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Greetings From Afghanistan, Send More Ammo
By Benjamin Tupper. 2010
"Raw, direct, and powerful. . . This work is vitally important. " -Ken Stern, former CEO of National Public Radio…
Captain Benjamin Tupper spent a year in Afghanistan in an Embedded Training Team, tasked with training, leading in combat, and mentoring the Afghan Army to victory against the brutal Taliban. Writing and recording from a remote outpost, Tupper's dispatches were posted on the blog The Sandbox and broadcast on NPR, bringing vivid snapshots of America's longest ongoing war to a wide audience back home. Here, he takes us inside the intricacies of the war, opening up a unique and multifaceted view of both Afghan culture and the daily life of an American soldier. From the rush of gunfire to surreal, euphoric moments of cross-cultural understanding, this emotional and thought- provoking narrative is rich with humor, eloquence and contradiction. Deeply personal and darkly funny, Tupper illuminates the challenges of the war, vividly bringing to life both the mundane and the extraordinary and seeking a way forward.Necessary to Life: A Memoir of Devotion, Cancer and Abundant Love
By Mich n Neal, Louisa Leontiades. 2017
Vilified by the media for her outspoken non-monogamous lifestyle, Louisa Leontiades is, unbeknownst to the outside world, being defeated by…
mundanity. Four years of caring for toddlers and living in tracksuits has left her anxious, exhausted, and virtually celibate. Her partner, Morten, falls in love with Yasmin, whose family will never allow their relationship unless he leaves Louisa. Louisa falls for Janus, a terminal cancer patient looking for a mother for his children before he dies. As Louisa and Morten seem poised to be torn apart, Louisa learns she has a potentially fatal tumour. Should she start a family with Janus (if she lives)? Would Yasmin make a good stepmother for her children (if she dies)? Necessary to Life takes an unflinching look at the importance of seizing the moment and the costs of following your heart.A World in Us: A Memoir of Open Marriage, Turbulent Love and Hard-Won Wisdom
By Louisa Leontiades, Gracie X. 2017
A guided tour of non-monogamy, A World in Us begins with Louisa and her husband Gilles, who love each other…
but whose marriage is going nowhere. They decide to explore polyamory, falling for another couple and trying to forge a life together as a quad. But they are challenged in ways they didn't expect, and their experimentation forces them to accept a new understanding of themselves and each other. This chronicle is followed by Louisa's letters to her younger self. Sometimes love and good intention isn't enough. Do you cut your losses and return to monogamy, or do you rise from the ashes? In this compilation of her previous works, The Husband Swap and Lessons in Love and Life to My Younger Self, Louisa offers candid insight into the polyamorous heart.Tango: An Argentine Love Story
By Camille Cusumano. 2008
Tango is a memoir by a woman who loved, lost, got mad, and decided to dance. The book traces the…
author's fall, redemption, and renewal through tango. After a violent encounter with her ex's new girlfriend, Camille Cusumano decided she had some serious soul-searching to do. She took off for Buenos Aires intending to stay a few short weeks, but when her search for inner peace met with her true passion for tango, she realized she'd need to stay in Argentina indefinitely. Tango chronicles Camille's experience falling in love with a country through the dance that embodies intensity, freedom, and passion-all pivotal to her own process of self-discovery. From the charm of local barrios to savory empanadas, Camille whole-heartedly embraces the ardent culture of Argentina, and soon a month-long escape turns into a year-long personal odyssey. Slowly letting go of her anger through a blend of tango, Zen, and a burgeoning group of friends, she discovers that her fierceness and patience can exist in harmony as she learns how to survive in style when love falls apart.On Starry Thighs: Sensual & Sacred Poetry
By Lee Harrington. 2015
A titillating assortment of works on the transforming the power of sex and desire On Starry Thighs is a collection…
of love poetry, lust prose, devotional prayers, and intimate blessings culled from the nearly 20-year career of the internationally known spirituality and sexuality author Lee Harrington. Illustrated by Abby Helasdottir, the collection brings to light a journey of love, loss, faith, self-discovery, hope, desire, and connection through more than 90 original works.Spirit of Desire: Personal Explorations of Sacred Kink
By Lee Harrington. 2016
Spirit of Desire features 33 profoundly personal and diverse stories sharing the revelations, power, connections, and pathways explored in Sacred…
Kink. Some of the authors have been on the road for decades, others for a very short time; some have spoken about their passions before, while others are only now putting pen to page. Whether you are a traveler on the road of sexual expression, a spiritual seeker on a quest for enlightenment, or a curious creature wondering what this is all about, these personal journeys will take your breath away, leave you hot and bothered, and have you pondering the nature of love. A collection of personal stories for practitioners of spiritual kink.David Wells' Complete Guide To Developing Your Psychic Skills
By David Wells. 2009
David Wells has spent years exploring the subject of reincarnation and has been regressed many times in order to learn…
more about his own past lives He now regresses other people in order to help them unlock memories of their past lives His work with past lives helps people to overcome challenges in this life and to step more powerfully into the future In this practical and accessible book David explains how to Use powerful techniques to unlock your past life memory Find out which of your past lives is the main key to understanding who you are in this life Release the negative thinking that is residue from bad experiences Find out who in your current life has been with you in your past livesThe souls of our loved ones take a keen interest in our lives here on earth Angels Watching…
Over Me offers a glimpse into the magical stories of communication between our world and the next These messages will bring comfort and healing to anyone who has lost someone close to them whether recently or long ago In this book Jacky Newcomb illustrates the power of real-life spontaneous afterlife experiences and how they show that life goes on after we leave the physical realm These stories have much in common with the classic angel experience and show that the souls of your loved ones watch over you as you live your life'Zine
By Pagan Kennedy. 1995
Back in print for the first time in a decade, this is the hilarious autobiography of a pioneer of the…
1990s zine movement. A young woman named Pagan, having just graduated from a writing program at a very prestigious university, is left with a single burning question: Now what? She then takes an unusual step by deciding to invent her new self--the one the public will know--by starting her own magazine, one that will be written, created, and star none other than herself.Safe Connections
By Sandy K. Wurtele. 2011
Though children grow older, concerns about the danger of sexual abuse may persist for some parents. This accessible manual provides…
help in continuing discussions about personal safety with preteens and teens, and it alerts parents to the issues of online predators, sexting, and sexual exploitation—especially in what appear to be romantic relationships. It also provides practical advice for those who want to ensure that their children are safe with the parents’ own friends or romantic partners. Safe Connections, with its detailed lists of warning signs that an adolescent is being abused or is becoming an abuser, is ideal for use in school safety curricula.The Addiction Spectrum: A Compassionate, Holistic Approach to Recovery
By Paul Thomas, Jennifer Margulis. 2018
If anyone you know is struggling with addiction or if you think you might have a problem …
you want to read this book GARTH STEIN bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain a proven comprehensive program that compassionately guides the reader to a place of resolution DAVID PERLMUTTER MD 1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker a massive achievement and a giant step forward for addiction medicine ANNIE GRACE author of This Naked Mind Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans under fifty Even as opiate addiction skyrockets more people than ever before are hooked on alcohol sedatives cigarettes and even screens The face and prevalence of addiction has changed and evolved but our solutions to addiction are stuck in the past We ve been treating addiction as a black or white issue a disease you either suffer from or will never suffer from The problem with this model is that it doesn t account for the incredible forces working against all of us pushing all of us toward addiction stress undernourishment sleep-deprivation vitamin D deficiency and isolation not to mention a flawed medical system and corrupt pharmaceutical companies doling out prescriptions at every turn The truth Addiction is a disease that like many others exists on a spectrum We are more vulnerable to becoming addicted to substances at certain points in our lives and based on the evidence provided in The Addiction Spectrum most effective at kicking addiction when we take a holistic approach With the help of the 13-point plan and individual protocols detailed in this book you have the power to change your destiny No one understands this more than Dr Paul Thomas who recovered from alcohol addiction early in his career and founded one of the most effective rehabilitation centers for teens and young adults in his hometown of Portland OR Named one of the top family doctors and one of the top pediatricians in the country Dr Paul is also board-certified in both integrative medicine and addiction medicine This unique combination of specialties is intentional Dr Paul has devoted his entire life and career to saving lives Using the best conventional medicine alongside the new science of alternative health Dr Paul has treated thousands of patients with the life-saving solutions provided in The Addiction Spectrum Addiction is a compendium of often devastating circumstances that have gone unchecked by society for far too long This book is a positive light and guide to overcoming not only addiction but the challenges and obstacles that affect us allDavid Wells's Psychic Secrets
By David Wells. 2009
In his latest incredible work former Most Haunted presenter David Wells examines real life experiences to uncover the extraordinary…
truth behind psychic events What really causes possessions and past lives and why is visualisation and meditation important Is it to allay our own fears or to communicate with the ghosts of those long passed or is it something more From the young girl who learned how to communicate with her disabled son to a soul level to the extraordinary power of past life regression you ll discover the practical side of what really makes things go bump in the night including Frankie Howerd s haunted house How children can develop their abilities safely The parents who found the answer to their son s sudden death through discovering their karmic link21 Days to Master Decoding Your Dreams
By Leon Nacson. 2011
Studies have shown it takes only 21 days for a new habit to take root. If there's a spiritual skill…
you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only 21 days away with the 21 Days to Mastery series.We've all experienced dreams that have given us pause for thought or wondered what deeper insight these nighttime visitations have. Dreams can unlock the deepest parts of our minds, reveal solutions that the waking mind could not comprehend and provide important guidelines for our future. However, all of these valuable insights are useless to us without a simple, easy to refer to guide to the symbols and messages submerged into our dreams. 21 Days to Master Decoding Your Dreams is the package all dreamers need.Your sleeping life holds the solutions to your waking life, and this new e-book offers a comprehensive day by day guide to the most familiar themes, symbols and messages that our dreams transmit. In 21 days, you'll learn how to keep a dream journal, understanding recurring dreams, break troubling patterns that your dreams warn you about and create an incredible dream life to enrich your conscious time. This e-book will be available to you in searchable format whenever you need it. You'll soon see that though it only takes 21 days to master, your dreams are a treasure for the rest of your life.Angel Whispers: Getting Closer To Your Angels
By Jenny Smedley. 2009
At the forefront of the angel trend this book has tales of angels and how to connect and…
discover their wisdom and guidance With true stories of angels who visit those on earth Jenny also shares how to make an angel card reading how to meditate to become closer to your angels what to ask for once you make a connection and how to build an angel sanctuary both indoors and outdoorsAnn Hannah, My (Un)Remarkable Grandmother: A Psychological Biography
By Betty Mclellan. 2017
Ann Hannah was an ordinary, no-nonsense, practical woman. While a constant and caring presence in the life of her granddaughter…
Betty McLellan, she remained emotionally distant.In an effort to understand her grandmother, Betty has used Ann Hannah's everyday expressions as a starting point to uncover the truth about her life. These words and phrases, heard countless times during Betty's childhood, are the clues to a life that, like those of many working-class women in the early 1900s, was fraught with challenges and difficulties and ignored by historians.What did Ann Hannah mean when she said that she was forced to migrate to Australia from England in the 1920s? Why did she remember her husband as a ‘wickid' man? How did she cope with the death of those close to her, including her own son? How did she manage to overcome the struggles and disappointments that punctuated her life?Written with a sharp feminist consciousness that displays both compassion and intellect, this astute psychological biography tells the story of a resilient woman who, when placed in circumstances beyond her control, managed to live a good life. It provides valuable insight into the lives of many (un)remarkable women whose lives may have gone unnoticed but whose experiences shed so much light on the realities faced by women throughout the 1900s.Gold Rush
By Jim Richards. 2016
When young Jim Richards left the army to make to chase a dream, he had no language skills, no money…
and no idea, just the kind of gold lust that has driven fortune hunters throughout history. And when he struck gold and diamonds in the remote rivers of Guyana, his problems and his success grew in equal measure. Jim Richards has done it all: dived for diamonds in the piranha-infested rivers of South America; discovered a fabulously rich goldmine in the Australian outback; got caught up in the world's biggest mining scam in Indonesia; and even started a gold rush in the war-torn jungles of Laos.The Mind of the Guru: Conversation With Spiritual Masters
By Rajiv Mehrotra. 2010
In The Mind of the Guru Rajiv Mehrotra presents dialogues with several contemporary sages and masters who have illumined…
the minds of millions around the world Ranged here are gurus as diverse as B K S Iyengar who brought yoga from the world of the esoteric to our living rooms Swami Ramdev who has democratized yoga via television and Mata Amritanandamayi whose mere presence invokes an overwhelming awareness of love There is Deepak Chopra discussing a quantum healing of mind and body Sogyal Rinpoche encouraging us to look at death so that we might live a better life and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reaffirming each person s right and access to happiness And there is the unique and contrary voice of U G Krishnamurti telling us that all talk of transformation is poppycock There are no grand narratives or final solutions only guides who can show the way to the light within Here you learn from voices as diverse as that of Thich Nhat Hanh Bishop Desmond Tutu Baba Amte and Stanislav Grof Underlying the dialogues is their wisdom on how we can make ourselves unhappy and guidance on how we can turn our livesaround to achieve happinessStill Life with Teapot: On zen, writing and creativity
By Brigid Lowry. 2016
The good thing about being my age is that if you haven’t grown up already, you don’t have to.What do…
you do when you start talking to yourself on the bus? If you’re the writer Brigid Lowry, you change tack and write a book about what it means to be an ageing woman in the 21st century.In Still Life with Teapot Lowry offers advice, observations, hope and reality checks in equal measure. She drops us straight into the writer’s world into the nuts and bolts of writing practice and into the art of life and ways to write about it.Still Life with Teapot is an essential brew for people who love to make lists, for people who love to write and for people who love to read about writing.Purple Prose
By Rachel Robertson, Liz Byrski. 1937
Fifteen Australian women writers were asked to respond to the colour purple. In their hands, purple takes on many meanings.…
There are stories about Tyrian purple, a snippet of King George's coronation gown, pigeon fanciers, the Dockers' Purple Haze and their layers are explored through themes of feminism, multiculturalism, artists and aging, mothers and daughters and aunts. This is a book for women readers everywhere.Change Your Words, Change Your World
By Andrea Gardner. 2012
A book of transformation and guidance that cheers the spirit and awakens a sense of personal responsibility We use…
words every day to communicate to express our feelings and thoughts but we often forget how powerful they can be and how important it is to choose them with care if we wish to attract love happiness and success With honesty and warmth Andrea Gardner shares her own ups and downs on her journey to changing her words and her world and provides the inspiration and tools that you need to find your own true purpose and transform your life to match your dreams From attracting prosperity and improving your relationships to finding your true purpose and serving the world Andrea touches on a wide variety of themes and helps you laugh at your failings with love and then pick yourself up and carry on to the wonderful life that you truly deserve This is a light and entertaining read but it contains a very powerful message that may very well change your world for good