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The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting

“Parents . . . you will be wowed and awed by [Dr. Shefali].” —Oprah Winfrey

New from the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent comes a radically transformative plan that shows parents how to raise children to be their best, truest selves.

What if…?

What if I told you that you can put an end to all of your parenting struggles?

That you can learn to parent without fear or anxiety?

That you can end conflict with your children?

That you can create close and connected relationships within your family?

…Would you accept this invitation to a revolution in parenting? 

We all have the capacity to raise children who are highly resilient and emotionally connected. However, many of us are unable to because we are blinded by modern misconceptions of parenting and our own inner limitations. In The Awakened Family, I show you how you can cultivate a relationship with your children so they can thrive; moreover, you can be transformed to a state of greater calm, compassion and wisdom as well.

This book will take you on a journey to transcending your fears and illusions around parenting and help you become the parent you always wanted to be: fully present and conscious. It will arm you with practical, hands-on strategies and real-life examples from my experience as a parent and clinical psychologist that show the extraordinary power of being a conscious parent. 

Everyone in your family is ready to be awakened.

Will you take this journey with me?

—Shefali

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The Ultimate Road Trip: Family Vacation Collection (Adventures in Odyssey)

Fasten your seat belts and settle in for a road trip adventure with the folks from Odyssey. Whether it’s surfing with Rodney Rathbone in Hawaii, running from a mad bull with Eugene Meltsner in Mexico, or chasing down a family fortune with Wooton Bassett in Alaska, you never know what will happen next! Along the way, the Barclay family learns about family togetherness on their best vacation ever, the Washingtons solve a mystery while stranded in a long-forgotten ghost town, and Bernard Walton discovers a map to an underground river of gold! Don’t miss the on-ramp to more than six hours of nonstop action and character-building fun for the whole family in our Ultimate Road Trip collection!

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Family Jewels (A Stone Barrington Novel)

Stone Barrington is back and better than ever in the newest thriller from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author.
 
Stone Barrington’s newest client seems to be a magnet for trouble. A poised lady of considerable wealth, she’s looking for help discouraging the attentions of a tenacious gentleman. But no sooner does Stone fend off the party in question than his client becomes involved in two lethal crimes.

With suspects aplenty, Stone must probe deep into his client’s life to find the truth, and he discovers that the heart of the mystery may be a famous missing piece of history, a stunningly beautiful vestige of a bygone era. It’s a piece with a long and storied past and untold value . . . the kind of relic someone might kill to obtain.

Among the upper crust nearly everyone has buried a skeleton or two, and it will take all of Stone’s investigative powers to determine whose secrets are harmless, and whose are deadly.

From the Hardcover edition.

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Pimsleur Approach Spanish Level 1: 30 Lessons – 16 Audio Cds – Learn Spanish for Travel, Work, or Family Using This Spanish Language Learning Course. Gold Edition I By Dr Paul Pimsleur – Method w/ Superb Review By PBS & Forbes

•Highly effective, 100% audio-based Spanish course; Learn Spanish In Your Car, On the Plane, At the Gym. No Books, DVDs or Software Needed! Sit back, listen and let the audio guide you. Each CD has been scientifically sequenced to rapidly lock language material into your brain after just one listen.

•Pimsleur Spanish Level 1 (Comprehensive 1) Spanish CDs are the easiest & fastest way to learn the Spanish language. No reading, writing, or memorization, just 30-minutes/day!

•Based on Dr. Pimsleur’s famous research. Dr. Paul Pimsleur was a legendary linguist at universities around the world. His world-famous, scientifically-proven Pimsleur method has helped millions of people learn Spanish quickly & easily. Featured on PBS – Purchased by the FBI.

•Easily download to MP3; no software (unlike Rosetta Stone & Fluenz); from beginner Spanish to a basic intermediate level in thirty, 30-minute Pimsleur Spanish lessons – 16 hours of real-life speaking sessions on 16 Spanish language learning audio CDs.

•Perfect for travelers, business executives, students & anyone who wants to truly converse; initiate & hold real conversations, handle everyday situations – ask for information, directions, & give basic information about yourself; participate in casual conversations; avoid basic cultural errors & handle travel requirements

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Oh My Goodness!: Food + Family: 130 Reasons For You To Cook, Smile and Laugh Awhile! Hand Lettered Frame-able Quotes, Illustrations, Quick & Easy Dishes!

From Puff the Magical Oven Pancake to the Spicy Penne Pasta (ONE pot!) and the decadent Big Girl Cupcakes, you’re sure to find something delightful to please your palate. Oh My Goodness! contains 71 sweet, savory, salty and scrumptious recipes that are sure to ooooh and ahhhhh your family, from breakfast on through dessert. (Plus leftovers…high-five!) None are overly complicated…nor too gourmet *whew*, they’ve all been tasted, tested, perfected and kid/husband approved (mostly…you can’t please everyone ALL the time), with a pleasant grouping of American, Mexican, Asian and Italian dishes to spice up the lives of your taste buds (they WILL thank you). BUT! Wait…there’s more! Aside from the mouth-watering photographs, you’ll also find 13 humorous, relatable and colorful illustrations depicting family life in the heart of the home (in the kitchen, of course), as well as handy guides for ‘How to Enjoy the Dinner Hour’ and ‘Mother May I?’, a game of substitutions, three (3!) frameable hand lettered quotes aaaaand, yes, there’s *gasp* MORE! You get ’12 Expert Tips for Saving Money on Groceries’, ’10 Helpful + Easy (and obvs brilliant) Tips for the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies’, along with fistfuls of fun quotes and light-hearted musings about food, family and life. These pages are positively filled to overflowing with goodness (Oh me, oh my!) and, in no time at all, you’ll want to cook, smile and laugh awhile, love, bake, eat and repeat. Yum.

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The Way of Beauty: Liturgy, Education, and Inspiration for Family, School, and College

In The Way of Beauty, David Clayton describes how a true Catholic education is both a program of liturgical catechesis and an inculturation that aims for the supernatural transformation of the person so that he can in turn transfigure the whole culture through the divine beauty of his daily action. There is no human activity, no matter how mundane, that cannot be enhanced by this formation in beauty. Such enhanced activity then resonates in harmony with the common good and, through its beauty, draws all people to the Church–and ultimately to the worship of God in the Sacred Liturgy.
The Way of Beauty will be of profound interest not only to artists, architects, and composers, but also to educators, who can apply its principles in home and classroom for the formation and education of children and students of all ages and at all levels–family, homeschooling, high school, college, and university.

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Invent, Reinvent, Thrive: The Keys to Success for Any Start-Up, Entrepreneur, or Family Business

In today’s uncertain world of business, one rule stands above the rest: If you want to survive–let alone thrive–you must embrace change. Everything else comes after.

In Invent Reinvent Thrive Kellogg School of Management Professor Lloyd Shefsky provides the inspiration and insight any entrepreneur or family business needs for long-term success–and he backs it all up with proven models of what works and what doesn’t.

Shefsky reveals the common thread of all business success stories: reinvention. He explains not just how to reinvent concepts and ideas from the start, but ways to continuously innovate and reinvent your business to meet today’s constantly changing marketplace conditions. In addition to his own expert insight, Shefsky provides firsthand advice through case studies derived from dozens of original interviews with entrepreneurs and family business giants, consisting of the leaders of some of today’s most successful companies, including: Howard Schultz (founder, Chairman, and CEO of Starbucks) Jim Sinegal (founder of Costco) Chuck Schwab (founder of Charles Schwab & Co.) Tom Stemberg (founder of Staples)

The author also gives special attention to family businesses (which account for over half the U.S. GDP) and how to address vexing family disparities, enabling family businesses to last more than two generations.

Invent Reinvent Thrive offers all the answers you need to get your business where you want it to be. You’ll learn exactly where new and multi-generational business owners fall short and miss incredible opportunities, why they fail to take the plunge or innovate–and how you can rework, revitalize, and reinvent your business not just to avoid the most common perils but to lead your business to the apex of your industry.

“Entrepreneurship is not a cataclysmic event,” Shefsky writes. “It is a constant process.” Follow his advice through every step of the process and you will successfully invent, reinvent–and thrive.

PRAISE FOR INVENT REINVENT THRIVE:

“If you think business books are boring, this is your chance to prove yourself wrong. Storytelling is an art, and Shefsky brings that art to business. Invent Reinvent Thrive is a treasure trove of valuable lessons.” — STAN KASTEN, President and CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers; former President of the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers

“Invent Reinvent Thrive is full of wise and practical guidance for both would-be and continuing entrepreneurs. Shefsky’s discussions provide wonderful advice that will aid anyone embarking on or continuing in an entrepreneurial enterprise.” — DAVID RUDER, former Chairman, Securities & Exchange Commission

“Our company’s direct experience with Lloyd Shefsky . . . inspired us to methodically pursue Brown-Forman’s never-ending greatness, and this book can do the same for others. I highly recommend Invent Reinvent Thrive to all businesspeople.” — PAUL VARGA, CEO and Chairman, Brown-Forman Corporation, producer of Jack Daniels, Finlandia, Southern Comfort, and other spirits

“Lloyd Shefsky tackles the issues many entrepreneurs face and offers practical advice to defy the odds. If you’ve had business success, yet need to go to the next level, read this book.” — GINGER GRAHAM, former President and CEO, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, and former faculty at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Business School

“This is a very serious study of a critical issue, and no one dealing with entrepreneurship or family businesses should make the mistake of ignoring it.” — ISRAEL ZANG, Professor and former Dean of Business School and Vice Provost of Tel Aviv University

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Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl

The closer we look at the Robertson family, the more we discover the substance and authenticity below the surface of these well-known TV characters. In this enlightening book, Jase Robertson gives us a deep look behind his funnyman exterior. In addition to stories of life in the Robertson family and epic tales of hunting of all kinds, readers will get an inside look at Jase’s personal faith in the Creator of the outdoors he so dearly loves:

“My first thoughts about God came in a duck blind as I gazed upon the diversity and beauty of creation. There is nothing in nature that can be reproduced or equaled by humans. None of our computers, microchips, or cell phones can duplicate what God has put forth. Viewing the details of this magnificent earth is better than any sermon from any preacher I have heard about the evidence of God.”

More than a behind-the-scenes look at this beloved Duck Dynasty character, readers will be inspired and encouraged to implement Jase’s “good call” reflections on faith, family, and fowl into their own lives.