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Finding the still point: a spiritual response to stress
By Tom Harpur. 2002
Harpur focuses on a spiritual approach to dealing with stress. Using sacred texts from many religions, he illustrates how many…
of the modern methods used, like breathing and meditation, originated in religious ritual. Over time, these techniques were divorced from their spiritual roots, and now lack a potency which they were meant to have and impart. 2002."I give you my body--": how I write sex scenes (ITK audio)
By Diana Gabaldon. 2016
For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather…
than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlander novels. 2016.How to write a journal (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
Writing is an important skill that you use every day: at school, with friends, at home - almost anywhere! This…
guide has tips and tricks that will help you become a writing expert and help you keep a journal, including writing about places, your opinions, events, and your wishes and dreams. Grades 2-4. c2011.How to write a book report (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
This guide includes tips and tricks for writing a book report. Covers the parts of a book reports, editing, writing…
about a non-fiction book, and how to include your own opinions. Grades 2-4. 2011.Everyday epiphanies: rediscovering the sacred in everything
By Melannie Svoboda. 1997
Have you ever experienced deep insights at the least likely moments - while you're brushing your teeth or sipping coffee?…
The author calls these experiences mini-epiphanies. "We feel we have brushed up against the Holy amid the ordinary events of daily life." This classic collection of Sister Melannie's reflections on everyday moments resonates deeply, helping readers discover God's subtle manifestations in small moments throughout the day. 2013, c1997.God.com: extreme intimacy with an interactive God
By James Alexander Langteaux. 2000
A refreshing, unflinchingly honest approach to seeking the Creator, this witty, poignant, and surprising book draws today's techno-savvy readers to…
God's "home page", where they can learn to more fully understand and communicate with Him. 2000.Chasing the story god
By Mike McCardell. 2001
Mike McCardell's book of anecdotes and memoirs is a behind the scenes look at the world of television journalism. For…
the last 25 years McCardell has been doing the human interest stories at the end of BCTV's six o'clock newscast. His stories about ordinary people are told in a frank, often humourous style. 2001.Grateful: the transformative power of giving thanks
By Diana Butler Bass. 2018
Diana Butler Bass explores why gratitude is missing as a modern spiritual practice, offers practical suggestions for reclaiming it, and…
explains how this can lead to greater connection with God and ourselves. 2018.Draft no. 4: on the writing process
By John McPhee. 2017
McPhee shares insights he's gathered over his career and refined during his long-running course at Princeton University, where he has…
launched some of the most esteemed writers of several generations. McPhee offers a definitive guide to the crucial decisions regarding structure, diction, and tone that shape nonfiction pieces, and presents extracts from some of his best-loved work, subjecting them to wry scrutiny. The result is a vivid depiction of the writing process, from reporting to drafting to revising--and revising, and revising. More than a compendium of advice, "Draft No. 4" is enriched by personal detail and charming reflections on the life of a writer. 2017.Do I make myself clear?: why writing well matters
By Harold Evans. 2017
The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK, and WTF,…
has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion to be precise has vanished from our culture, and in writing of every kind we see a trend towards more--more speed and more information but far less clarity. The author, one of the greatest newspaper editors of our time, provides practical examples of how editing and rewriting can make for better communication, even in the digital age. Bestseller. 2017.Home behind the sun: Connect With God In The Brilliance Of The Everyday
By Timothy Willard, R. Jason Locy. 2014
We’re not in this world merely to survive, but to live fully. We want to experience joy in the everyday…
grind of work, relationships, and parenting. We want healing in our suffering, forgiveness in the midst of our pains, purpose through the journey. We want to break free from the temporal and live with an eternal perspective. The authors invite you to step out of life’s shadows and into the brilliance. They want to introduce you to the God of the mysterious: a God who combats despair with joy, topples bitterness with forgiveness, and eliminates cynicism with belief and whimsy. 2014.Holy writ: a writer reflects on creation and inspiration
By K. D Miller. 2001
An author's examination of the creative and spiritual sides of her life, and how the two relate to each other.…
Includes reflections on writing as a form of worship, selfishness as a virtue and church-going as a necessary evil. In several of the essays, Miller is joined by colleagues from the writing community, including practising Catholic Philip Marchand, one-time Quaker Elizabeth Hay and atheist Russell Smith. Some strong language. 2001.How good do we have to be?: a new understanding of guilt and forgiveness
By Harold S Kushner. 1996
Kushner, who wrote "When Bad Things Happen to Good People", asserts that individuals demand too much of themselves in regard…
to sin and guilt. By offering a different approach to the story of Adam and Eve, Kushner suggests that God forgives our mistakes - experiences from which people learn and grow. Bestseller. 1996.Good essay writing: a social sciences guide (Academic Tools Ser.)
By Peter Redman. 2001
This text provides approaches and techniques that can help everyone to write good essays. Peter Redman provides answers to the…
key questions which need to be considered when preparing an essay. For example: what do tutors look for when marking essays? what kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? how can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? what are the protocols for referencing? This book is intended for everybody studying social sciences wishing to brush up on their essay writing skills. 2001.Home with God: in a life that never ends : a wondrous message of love in a final conversation with God
By Neale Donald Walsch. 2006
Author of the "Conversations with God" books explores death, dying, and the afterlife. Walsch states that his dialogue with God,…
addressing life's purpose and passing, reveals that death is a joyful, peaceful experience - not an end, but an act of creation. 2006.God: a story of Revelation
By Deepak Chopra. 2012
By capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are touched by a divine power, Chopra…
reveals a constantly changing God. Our belief - and therefore God itself - transforms with each passing century. Chopra brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing universal lessons about the true nature of God. 2012.First you have to row a little boat: reflections on life and living
By Richard Bode. 1993
Distressed by business worries and a recent divorce, the author discovers peace and a new sense of perspective through the…
simple activity of rowing and sailing a very small craft among the islands of the New England Coast. 1993.Freedom is: liberating your boundless potential
By Brandon Bays. 2006
Freedom to live, love and succeed on your own terms comes from learning how to trust that grace will provide…
for you. This grace is to be found within ourselves and encompasses peace of mind, an ability to be fully present in the moment, and an awareness of the power and possibilities present in the infinite. Brandon Bays leads you on this challenging journey with daily meditations and contemplations to draw you ever deeper into an awareness of this awesome power. c2006.Fit to print: the Canadian student's guide to essay writing
By Joanne Buckley. 2009
The seventh edition of this guide helps the student master the writing process and the particulars of style and documentation.…
Clear, concise, and humorous, it takes you through the entire writing process, from drafting an outline to revising the essay. The examples are frequently drawn from student work and essay assignments across a variety of disciplines. 2009.Facing your giants: a David and Goliath story for everyday people
By Max Lucado. 2006