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Short Flights: Thirty-Two Modern Writers Share Aphorisms of Insight, Inspiration, and Wit

A compilation of satirical and philosophical aphorisms from modern writers on the cutting edge of their craft
 
A unique anthology that draws together the work and musings of our leading pioneers of short-form writing, this book features writers who take this time-honored literary form to new heights. Concise, wise, and sometimes terse or humorous, aphorisms are short phrases that are often instructional or moralistic. With a brief introductory piece from each author and a generous sampling of each individual’s particular take on the aphorism, the reader is presented with a vast trove of wit, wisdom, insight, and inspiration, as well as new ways to look at language, words, and writing. From “Nothing dirtier than old soap” to “He doesn’t need imagination—he’s got money,” the writers expound upon their favorite adages. The contributors range from prize-winning poets Charles Simic and Stephen Dobyns to bestselling authors like James Geary, David Shields, and experimental writers such as Olivia Dresher and Yahia Lababidi. Short Flights is sure to intrigue and delight all lovers of literature, language, and wordplay.

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A Deep Breath of Life: Daily Inspiration For Heart-Centered Living

“Take a deep breath of life, and consider how it should be lived”. This quote from Man of La Mancha sets the tone for this book, which offers daily inspiration for heart-centered living. Alan Cohen has touched the hearts and lives of thousands of people seeking more authenticity and creative self-expression in their lives.

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Art Therapy: An Inspiration Notebook

This beautifully illustrated journal is the perfect gift for creative people everywhere, people who like to use coloring and drawing as a means to focus the mind and de-stress. The eye-catching pages contain illustrations that can be completed to induce a calming sense of mindfulness. There’s a lovely balance of blank pages and lined pages – space to doodle repeating patterns or draw a still-life, and space for readers to jot down their thoughts, favorite poems, quotes and even to-do lists and appointment times. With meditations on calm and musings from well-known poets, artists and authors, this ‘inspiration book’ is sure to stimulate readers and help them flex their creative muscles.

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Strength for the Moment: Inspiration for Caregivers

The role of the family caregiver is very rewarding, but being a caregiver can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Caregivers often feel overwhelmed by their work and the demands of those receiving their care, and these demands touch every aspect of their lives. Still, despite the challenges, millions of family caregivers provide care to many of the 36 million seniors living in the United States. AARP counts 65.7 million caregivers in America today—almost one-third of the adult U.S. population.

Strength for the Moment responds to the needs of these special people who give of themselves to help their loved ones maintain quality of life in the home. Combining inspiring stories, prayer and scripture, and practical advice, this book provides much needed encouragement, emotional nourishment, and affirmation.

Home care is a challenge, but it can ultimately be a deeply rewarding experience. Strength for the Moment promises to inspire caregivers and helps them face each day refreshed in their thinking and prepared to provide the best care for those they love the most.

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The Art of Hope: Quotes, Inspiration and Insight A Coloring Book Journal For Adults (The Art of Series) (Volume 5)

The Art of Hope serves two purposes. One is to help you make a daily practice of finding hoping in every situation. The other is to unwind by expressing your creativity through coloring. In your daily journal take the time to go through your day and reflect on what may have brought you hope. There are times when you may have situations that seem to be hopeless however if you sit back and look at it with fresh eyes you will eventually find some ray of hope. If you look back to your childhood and remember how you wiled the hour’s away coloring; it was and still is very cathartic. There are 63 journal pages, one for each day for two months. A full page to write whatever and wherever you find peace; the opposite page is for you to color the beautiful hope Mandala’s into reality while relaxing the time away. Enjoy this very special time with The Art of Hope coloring journal!

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Creative Sketching Workshop: Inspiration, Tips and Exercises for Sketching on the Move

20 workshops from top urban sketchers to help you improve your sketching! Are you bored of drawing the same old thing? Or maybe you’re in a creativity rut and want to break out of your comfort zone? Creative Sketching Workshop will shake up your sketch life with stimulating exercises written by prolific urban sketchers. Whether drawing crowds or tackling scale and perspective, each workshop is designed to challenge you and help improve your sketching skills. What can you learn from drawing at train stations or airports? What is the best way to practice the rules of perspective, and then break them? How do you tackle crowds? If you’re daunted by anything sketching, Creative Sketching Workshop will help you overcome those hurdles, the urban sketching way. * Along with the author, this features workshops written by a range of international artists including James Hobbs, Melanie Reim, Shiho Nakaza and many others * Each exercise provides ideas to get you started as well as a list of learning objectives * Over 200 images with exercises, guides and instructions to improve your sketches

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Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy

From the publisher behind the international best-selling phenomenon, Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness, as well as three other bestselling books, comes a brand new collection of thirty-eight original stories to make your heart smile and your soul soar! In this powerful volume, publisher Linda Joy has gathered intimate stories from women who know what it means to live in joy, every day. These moving, heartfelt tales illustrate how authenticity, inner courage, and a deep belief in the power of choice guided each of these amazing women to create lives of peace, beauty, and abundant joy.

The three Reflection Questions after each story create a unique “active reading experience” which will empower you to dive deeply into your own joy creation process.

Like a beautiful, blooming rose, joy can be cultivated—day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment. These raw, honest stories from real women will prove to you that, no matter your past experience or current circumstances, joy is there in your life, too, just waiting for you to help it blossom.

Contributing authors for Cultivating Joy include: Lisa Marie Rosati, Stacey Martino, Stacey Curnow, Dr. Mary E. Pritchard, Ph.D.,HHC, Laura Clark, Debra L. Reble, PhD, Shelley Lundquist, Shelley Riutta, MSE, LPC, Paula Houlihan, Melissa Rapoport, Kelley Grimes, MSW, Cindy Hively, Peggy Nolan, Felicia D’Haiti, Christine Malenda, MhD, Dr. Angela M. Joyner, Sheila Callaham, Marianne MacKenzie, Jill Celeste, MA, Kailean Welsh, MS, LPC, Zinnia Gupte, Jen Flick, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, Martha Tassinari, Kim Lachapelle, Sara Turner, Casey Kerr, Pamela Henry, Jill E. Greinke, MSW, LCSW, SAC, Beth Marshall, Kellyann Schaefer, Patricia Young, Katie Mazzocco, Tina van Leuven, Maggie Chula, Paula Foster, Tiffany Kane, Mazie Zdanowich

Praise for Cultivating Joy:

“The sweet spot of your joy rests between the worst day of your life and the best day of your life. It is the e-ticket to your truth, your highest calling, and your authentic self. Cultivating Joy eloquently shares passages of spirited women authors’ brave moments of tragedy to triumph. Linda Joy has an uncanny way of bringing poignant moments in our lives, gift-wrapped in her book, where you will discover the “how” to your true joy. – Jackie Ruka, America’s Happyologist; author of the best-selling book, Get Happy and Create a Kick -Butt Life!; Founder of the GetHappyZone.com

“This collection of stories will ignite a new sense of wonder and awe, helping you reconnect to your best self with joy as your inspirational compass.”-Shannon Kaiser, the Joy Guru and best-selling author of Adventures for Your Soul

“Cultivating Joy shares touching and triumphant stories from women of all ages. This book shows us that joy is available in every moment and situation if we only open our eyes and behold its beauty. Read this book and be uplifted.” Amy Leigh Mercree, author of The Spiritual Girl’s Guide to Dating: Your Enlightened Path to Love, Sex and Soul Mates

“With warmth, humor, and courage, the stories shared in Cultivating Joy will touch your heart and transform your life. No matter where you are on your journey, the deeply personal stories shared in this book will inspire you to invite more joy into your daily routine. Infinite love and gratitude to the extraordinary women who contributed their stories to Cultivating Joy.”- Shann Vander Leek,Transformation Goddess, best-selling author, award-winning podcaster.

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Color me Inspirational: Adult Coloring Book (Inspiration Coloring Books) (Volume 1)

Inspirational Adult Coloring book, 21 full adult coloring pages plus 3 full bonus pages for Bible Journaling and Scrapbooking!! It is listed as a 48 page book because I have left the back sides blank so you can use most coloring products to color your pages! Get your’s today at the Introductory price of $12.99 each! Reg Price $25.00 These are not computer generated pages. Large Coloring book, Hand Drawn Original Doodle Coloring Designs. Hidden Treasures, Uplifting Quotes and more!! Be the first to get yours today!