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Diabetes in adults: Cma Your Personal Health Series
By Śarah Meltser, Anne Belton. 2008
For most people, a diagnosis of diabetes is an unwelcome and overwhelming shock, meaning lifestyle changes and potentially difficult complications…
in the long run. However, a role can be played in delaying or even preventing such complications. Complete with useful sidebars and real-life stories, this guide presents easy-to-understand information to help anyone with diabetes learn about the disease and how to deal with it. 2008.Flying colours: the Toni Onley story
By Toni Onley, Gregory Strong. 2002
Artist Toni Onley's serene and spectacular landscapes are known to millions, but the man behind the brush has remained an…
intriguing enigma - until now. Here, Onley paints a self-portrait in words, a sweeping canvas that stretches from the Isle of Man to a plane wreck on a British Columbia glacier. 2002.I am determined
By Joyce Meyer. 1997
Are you ever tempted to give up and quit' We all get discouraged now and then, but the key is…
to not give up! When the temptation to give up strikes, you have someone you can turn to for help. These six powerful messages from Joyce will teach you What temptation is and how it can make us stronger; How Joseph from the Bible overcame his trials and became a determined man of God; Why we must walk in His ways and not just pray for blessings; The importance of building bridges, not walls. Remember, God has a plan for your life...and you will walk in that plan when you refuse to give up! Remain determined to stick with God in the bad times as well as the good. The reward is too wonderful for you to miss! 1997.How to hear from God
By Joyce Meyer. 1992
God has so many good things in store for you, and He wants to speak to you on a one-on-one…
basisevery day. As our relationship with God deepens, our desire to follow His guidance and be fully obedient to His plan becomes monumental. It's not uncommon to be concerned about making a mistake or doing something wrong-but divine guidance is God's will for His children. In this four-part teaching series you will learn the importance of developing the habit of setting aside regular time for fellowship with the Lord. You will also learn how choosing peaceful surroundings-free from gossip and slander-are most conducive to hearing God's voice. This teaching will also show you how to open your heart to develop a special sensitivity to the many different ways you can hear God speak to you. The more time you spend with Him, the more you will get to know His voice and walk free from the deceptions of darkness. 1992.Being a Christian: how Jesus redeems all of life
By Jason Allen. 2018
What does it mean to be a Christian' The gospel of Jesus Christ is the best news in history, but…
we often live as though it has minimal impact on our lives. Being a Christian isn't just about Sunday mornings, small groups, and studying the Bible. The good news is that Jesus redeems everything. In the Bible, we read story after story of people meeting God and walking away completely changed. The same is true for Christians today. Being a Christian, by Dr. Jason Allen, shows how Jesus redeems all of life. Useful for new and mature believers, small group and personal study, Being a Christian walks readers through the gospel's impact on all facets of life, from your relationships to your resources, from your work to your rest, from your past to your future. 2018.Courageous women of the Bible: leaving behind fear and insecurity for a life of confidence and freedom
By LaTan Roland Murphy. 2018
Every woman knows it's easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during…
times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation--whether it's our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation--God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently. Murphy illuminates eleven courageous women in the Bible and shows how each was uniquely positioned for success because of her courageous choices. From Deborah to Jael to Mary, Murphy shows that these women chose to draw near to God; as a result, they were equipped with power for the supernatural ability to live courageous lives despite often undesirable circumstances. These stories will inspire women of all ages to trust God, minister to others, and live confidently and courageously no matter the season of life or what lies ahead. 2018.Broad strokes: 15 women who made art and made history (in that order)
By Lisa Congdon, Bridget Quinn. 2017
Historically, major women artists have been excluded from the mainstream art canon. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop…
culture, "Broad strokes" offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of fifteen brilliant female artists in this smart, feisty, educational, and enjoyable book. 2017.Earth Psalms: reflections on how God speaks through nature
By Francine Rivers, Karen Stock Buursma. 2016
In this weekly devotional, Francine Rivers invites you to join her in seeking the Creator through the marvelous natural world…
we live in. Francine shares observations she's gathered over a lifetime of exploring--abroad and in her own backyard--and reflects on how they might apply to your daily life. What do the majestic redwoods, the persistent woodpecker, or a glorious sunrise reveal about our artistic and generous God? How could that change your outlook or the way you handle adversity? 2016.American rhapsody: writers, musicians, millionaires, movie stars, and one great building
By Claudia Roth Pierpont. 2016
Portraits of American artists and innovators who have helped to shape the country in the modern age. It isn't far…
from Wharton's brave new women to F. Scott Fitzgerald's giddy flappers, and on to the big-screen command of Katharine Hepburn and the dangerous dames of Dashiell Hammett's hard-boiled world. The improvisatory jazziness of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue has its counterpart in the great jazz baby of the New York skyline, the Chrysler Building. Questions of an American acting style are traced from Orson Welles to Marlon Brando, while the new American painting emerges in the gallery of Peggy Guggenheim. And we trace the arc of racial progress from Bert Williams's blackface performances to James Baldwin's warning of the fire next time, however slow and bitter and anguished this progress may be. 2016. Uniform title: New Yorker.Blessed in the darkness: how all things are working for your good
By Joel Osteen. 2017
We may not realize it, but when we feel buried in dark places, we are being blessed. With 'Blessed in…
the darkness', you will learn how to draw closer to God and trust Him when life doesn't make sense. 2017.God is for real: and he longs to answer your most difficult questions
By Todd Burpo, David Drury. 2017
People are tired of pat answers offered up in churchy language explaining away their questions; we want the down-and-dirty truth.…
What bothers us about life and faith is real and gritty. We need a plainspoken voice to offer God's answers to difficult struggles and painful doubts. Todd helps articulate the questions people have, then gives them relevant biblical wisdom for taking their next steps in faith. 2017.Dr. Bernstein's diabetes solution: the complete guide to achieving normal blood sugars
By MD, Richard K Bernstein. 2016
Originally published in 1997, the book is a unique resource that covers both adult- and childhood-onset diabetes, explains step-by-step how…
to normalize blood sugar levels and prevent or reverse complications, and offers detailed guidelines for establishing a treatment plan. Readers will find fifty gourmet recipes, in addition to a comprehensive discussion of diet, obesity, and new drugs to curb carbohydrate craving and overeating. Now in its fourth edition, the book presents up-to-the-minute information on insulin resistance, blood-testing devices, measuring blood sugar, new types of insulin, gastroparesis, and other issues, as well as updated diet guidelines. 2016.George Lucas: a life
By Brian Jay Jones. 2016
On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining, independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written,…
and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, Star Wars reinvented the cinematic landscape, ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. And if that wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and completely revolutionized the world of special effects, not to mention sound systems. His work and legacy have led to a rash of innovation and democratization in film and television. 2016.Hollywood: a third memoir
By Larry McMurtry. 2011
In this sequel to “Literary Life”, McMurtry reminisces about his decades as a screenwriter, highlighted by winning an Academy Award…
in 2006. He also discusses his relationships with movie personalities and the role of agents in the film industry. 2011.Frost takes listeners back to the 1975 World Series in this thrilling account of the greatest baseball game ever played.…
The Reds and Red Sox endured three soggy days of inactivity to reach game six. But all that downtime could not prepare them for what happened when the skies finally cleared. 2009.How to really parent your teenager: raising balanced teens in an unbalanced world
By Rob Suggs, Ross Campbell. 2006
Emphasizing God's commitment to be personally involved in our lives, Dawson shares the lessons of a lifetime of faithful obedience…
to God. Through stories and biblical teaching, she helps readers discover the excitement of learning how to listen to God, joyfully obey him, and experience the wonder of the results that follow. c2001.How life imitates the World Series: an inquiry into the game
By Thomas Boswell. 1982
A baseball writer for the "Washington Post" reports on the new statistic, the Total Average, and analyzes such figures as…
Bill Veeck, Earl Weaver, Steve Carlton, Pete Rose, and Reggie Jackson. Some strong language. Bestseller. 1982.Fungo blues: an uncontrolled look at the Toronto Blue Jays
By Philippe Van Rjndt, Patrick Blednick. 1985
Ghost light: a memoir
By Frank Rich. 2000
Former theatre critic of the New York Times reminisces about his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area in the 1950s…
and 1960s. Recalls how his love for the stage developed and how he coped with family problems by taking refuge in theatre productions. Includes violence and strong language. c2000.