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Love Quotes: For Inspired Relationships

What is it about love that we find some compelling? It drives us, inspires us, and fulfils us. Love is the antidote to our human suffering. Only in love do we find completion, and with it, our life needs no other meaning. Yet despite the obsessive quality of our heart’s desire, so few of us are able to articulate how love makes us feel, particularly to someone we love! The benefit of this book is twofold; it brings Love’s most beautiful sentiments right to your fingertips, and it portrays enlightened ideals to which your love can aspire.

This book curates sublime and beautiful quotes and verses on the subject of Love from: Marilyn Monroe Dr. Seuss Bob Marley William Shakespeare Albert Einstein Mark Twain and many more!

Greeting cards are read once then thrown away, but a book of wisdom can inspire for a lifetime. Give an unforgettable gift!

TheQuoteWell books are curated collections. Each book is the result of an exhaustive search from past through present for only the most amazing quotes on the subjects of Love, Life, Leadership, and more! The result is a chorus of profound wisdom emanating from a fascinating diversity of speakers.

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Seed Bead Chic: 25 Elegant Projects Inspired by Fine Jewelry (Lark Jewelry & Beading Bead Inspirations)

Upscale, elegant, CHIC: these 25 handcrafted projects look like the fine jewelry you’d find in high-end boutiques. But why splurge when all it takes to make them are some seed beads and intermediate-to-advanced skills? Featuring a variety of stitches—including the author’s newly created right-angle ladder stitch—these stunning pieces cover everything from earrings to brooches. Gorgeous photographs, diagrams, and helpful tips make the beading process simple and pleasurable!

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Life’s Little Book of Survival Quotes: How to Stay Inspired and Motivated to Succeed During Tough Times (Life’s Little Books of) (Volume 1)

Do you sometimes feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Have the right words ever gotten you though a very tough day? Would you like to have the perfect words at your fingertips for just about any occasion or frame of mind? Do you want an extensive collection of quotes that are categorized into user-friendly sections? If you answer yes to any or all of the above, Life’s Little Book of Survival Quotes is the definitive collection of quotes, tips, affirmations, action steps and inspirational stories to help brighten your darkest days. It’s the constant companion that can lift your spirits and keep you hanging in there during your worst of times and even your best of times. Each category contains quotes and stories from famous (and infamous) and everyday people who have successfully overcome their struggles to prove that you too can enjoy a happier, healthier, and more prosperous life! These inspirational quotes were laboriously handpicked to help people who are facing all sorts of emotional, financial, spiritual and physical trials. Due to his own adversities he faced and overcame, Larry Powell wrote this book to show you there is victory over misfortune: “On September 11, 2001, a plane hit a building in New York City, then another, then another, and life changed forever. A tsunami of personal downfalls affected every part of my life. During the subsequent five years that followed 9-11 my marriage ended in divorce, my business failed due to halts in work from my affected clients, I lost my home to foreclosure, all my money, business associates and many people who I thought were close friends. A once confident, self-assured husband, father and businessman, my life was broken. I was left only with my faith in God, and all the words of the authors I’d been encouraged by over the years.” Hopefully by reading these quotes on a daily basis you’ll find options to overcome your own challenges so you too can realize a happier, healthier and more prosperous life! Examples of Quotes Categorized by Topic: Relationships “What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” ~Oscar Wilde Hard Times/Struggle “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” ~Japanese Proverb Abuse/Break-Up “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” ~Dolly Parton Hurt/Shame “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” ~African Proverb Grief/Sorrow/Loss “He wept, and it felt as if the tears were cleansing him, as if his body needed to empty itself.” ~Lois Lowry Loneliness “Loneliness is the first thing which God’s eye named, not good.” ~John Milton Anger/Resentment “Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.” ~Martin Luther King Jr. Failure/Misfortune “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~Winston Churchill Examples Tips You’ll Find in The Little Book of Survival Quotes: For Overcoming Adversity: 1. Trust Yourself: Believe that the power to do better is within you. 2. Work At It: Remind yourself that no matter how tough things are, they will get better if you work at overcoming your problems. 3. Tap Into Your Willpower: Reach deep inside yourself and push forward. 4. Make Wise Choices: Don’t let anyone stand in your way or convince you to do things you know you shouldn’t do. 5. Reach Out to Others: Turn to a person or organizations you trust for help and support. 
 Sample Inspirational Story: Failure/Misfortune: J. K. Rowling: Her story is the perfect example that success can eventually come to anyone. Before the author of the Harry Potter book series became a success, she was a divorced mother living on welfare, going to school, and trying to write a novel in her spare time. At a Harvard commencement speech she said, “Had I really succeeded at anything else, I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one area where I truly belonged.”

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Quotes Illustrated: 100 works of art inspired by words

QUOTES ILLUSTRATED by Lesley Riley is a timeless source of inspiration and motivation. Through the diverse and eclectic work of over 90 artists, familiar and some not-yet-discovered quotes are brought to life.

It’s an eye-opening experience to see how these talented artists interpret modern and age-old wisdom. To quote Georgia O’Keefe, “Art is not what you see,
 but what you make others see.” And therein lies the magic of this book – it expands your awareness, so that you see, not only with new eyes, but come to understand how art can illustrate and illuminate more than words alone can express.

100 quotes were carefully chosen by Lesley to create a positive book that moves the reader to take action on their dreams. If the quotes alone don’t do the trick, the artwork certainly will. Artists were free to interpret their quote in their own way, with their medium of choice.

The book includes wonderful examples of digital art, art quilts, fiber art, mixed media, collage, assemblage and paintings. There is something to delight all tastes. Artists in particular will find this compendium a source of ideas and techniques for their own art. While it’s not a how-to book, information on materials and techniques used are provided for each artwork.

STELLAR REVIEWS for QUOTES ILLUSTRATED

“Thought-provoking. Challenging. Beautiful. Inspiring. A book that combines two of my favorite things—quotations and art—is a sure winner, but this one goes beyond being simply a wonderful book. It will be a timeless source of dreams, a book whose pages demand to be studied over and over to see the artistry, details, imagination, and the sumptuous color. Each page is an adventure for the mind and the eye…and the heart.”
– Karey Bresenhan, Founder International Quilt Market & Festival


“Artists who are the most inspired and the most creative are those who share all that they know with everyone they know. That is what Lesley does always, but especially in her new publication: Quotes Illustrated. On these pages you will find the art and the inspiration to heal, to motivate, to continue, to change direction, to transform, to validate, and to encourage. It is a must for every one on every given day.”
– Jo Packham, creator, editor-in-chief of Where Women Create, Where Women Cook, Where Women Create Business

“Who better to curate a book pairing art and quotations than Lesley Riley? The artists’ interpretations of their assigned quotes offer fresh perspective on even the most familiar adages. On each page I discovered a favorite artist and message – and then the next page offered a new favorite. What a treasury!”
– Cate Coulacos Prato, editor, Cloth Paper Scissors Today Online Community

“Wow – Lesley has created a delightful book of art and wisdom that is a feast for the eyes and warms the soul. With her artistic flair and love of language, Lesley has put together a book which will become a classic, as well as a cherished keepsake, to be passed down from artists, art lovers, and other creatives to their children, colleagues and friends. It is a gift for the creative spirit, potent with an abundance of inspirations to reflect on today and for years to come.”
– Gail McMeekin, best-selling author of The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women and The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women


“With a diverse and eclectic mix of artists and styles, Lesley’s book is loaded with inspiration for artists and creatives. No matter what your favorite style of mixed media art is, your creative wheels will be turning!”
– Claudine Hellmuth, illustrator and product designer for the craft, gift and home markets

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The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings That Inspired President Obama

The President’s Devotional lets you start each day with the words that have inspired President Barack Obama, collected by Joshua DuBois, President Obama’s “Pastor-in-Chief” (Time magazine)—his spiritual advisor who also served as the executive director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Every day, DuBois provided President Obama with a morning devotional weaving together scripture, song, prayer, and reflections, motivated by the spirit of God and infused with joyful flair. The President’s Devotional contains the best of these devotionals, daily spiritual guidance that offer peace, comfort, and inspiration throughout the entire year. 

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Tarot Affirmations: A wealth of affirmations inspired by the wisdom of the Tarot

Change your life using “Tarot Affirmations”! This book presents and explains a variety of affirmations that can be used with each of the seventy-eight Tarot cards-affirmations that can help you in your journey of self-improvement, self-empowerment, and self-enlightenment. In addition, this book introduces a whole new range of meaning for the cards themselves, and the affirmations in it offer a new dimension that you can incorporate into your Tarot readings for others. This book will enrich your life as well as broaden you Tarot reading skills as no other book ever has. “Used with focused intent, affirmations can be the most valuable instrument in one’s magical tool-box. Ricklef’s sensitive and quiet wisdom introduces us to the use of the Tarot in this exceptionally practical incarnation.” — Lon Milo DuQuette, author of “Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot”

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The Divinity of Dogs: True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man’s Best Friend

“My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good.” —Jennifer SkiffThe Divinity of Dogs is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. Featuring more than seventy stories culled from hundreds of submissions to the author’s website, these inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment.You’ll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her owner’s breast, a growth even doctors couldn’t find. There’s Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her owner’s arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. You’ll be inspired by Luna, the Retriever who dragged her owner to safety after she collapsed late at night in a field. And you’ll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when needed—dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. The author also weaves her own experiences with dogs throughout the book, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, a divorce, and a cancer diagnosis.The stories that make up The Divinity of Dogs provide hope, help, and healing for readers in the complex and difficult times in which we live. Whether you believe dogs are divine or are actually a gift from the divine, The Divinity of Dogs gives you permission to accept what you know: dogs are healers, educators, protectors, and tangible examples of pure love.

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The Divinity of Dogs: True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man’s Best Friend

“My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good.” —Jennifer Skiff

The Divinity of Dogs is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. Featuring more than seventy stories culled from hundreds of submissions to the author’s website, these inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment.

You’ll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her owner’s breast, a growth even doctors couldn’t find. There’s Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her owner’s arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. You’ll be inspired by Luna, the Retriever who dragged her owner to safety after she collapsed late at night in a field. And you’ll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when needed— dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. The author also weaves her own experiences with dogs throughout the book, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, a divorce, and a cancer diagnosis.

The stories that make up The Divinity of Dogs provide hope, help, and healing for readers in the complex and difficult times in which we live. Whether you believe dogs are divine or are actually a gift from the divine, The Divinity of Dogs gives you permission to accept what you know: dogs are healers, educators, protectors, and tangible examples of pure love.

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Angel of Vengeance: The Novel that Inspired the TV Show Moonlight

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The novel that inspired the TV series Moonlight puts a twist on the classic Dracula vampire tale and blends it with Chandler hardboiled P.I. detective fiction.

LA-based P.I. and vampire Mick Angel has been hired by a beautiful red-headed burlesque dancer to find her missing sister. But the apparently simple case of a teenage runaway is soon complicated by drug dealers, persistent cops, murder, and Mick’s own past. Mick must learn the hard way what every vampire should know–nothing stays buried forever, especially not the past.

A Q&A with Author Trevor O. Munson

Q: What is Angel of Vengeance about?

Munson: Angel of Vengeance is a dark, fast-paced, modern noir crime novel about a hard-boiled LA-based private-dick who also just so happens to be a vampire. Turned back in the 1940’s, Mick Angel is a product of his own bygone era who now finds himself out of step with present day.

Q: How did you come up with the idea for the book?

Munson: I came up with the idea for Angel of Vengeance after rereading Dracula and following it up with a Raymond Chandler novel. Blending two genres I loved seemed like it would be a lot of fun to write.

Q: What influenced Angel of Vengeance?

Munson: The two biggest influences for the book were Raymond Chandler novels and the movie Angel Heart. Anyone who’s seen the movie will probably not have to look far to notice some distinct similarities to certain aspects of the story that unfolds in my novel. (P.S. It’s no accident that my characters’ first name is Mick, or his last name Angel…)

Q: Angel of Vengeance redefines and explores classic vampire lore, such as the ability to turn into a bat and seeing a reflection in a mirror. How did you approach creating your unique spin on vampires?

Munson: My basic approach in redefining classic vampire lore was to attempt to “noirify” the vampire mythology. I wanted to recreate the rules to reflect the themes you see repeated over and over in noir storytelling. This is why I had Mick take his blood with a needle, and sleep in a freezer to stave off his slow decay.

Q: Vampires continue to be a popular literary subject. How do you explain their popularity and continued relevance?

Munson: I think the idea of breaking death’s hold, and living on indefinitely as a beautiful and powerful being is understandably alluring to many of us. How cool would it be to have the time and resources to learn, do, see, and experience everything our world has to offer?

Personally, however, I see vampires as beautiful tragic creatures, who make a Faustian bargain to give up their humanity in order to become immortal. It is this trade-off that interests me most. It seemed fertile ground for discussing what it means to be human by exploring the cost of immortality and how a person might feel about what he has lost in the process.

Q: When Angel of Vengeance was adapted into the TV show Moonlight, what changes did the story and characters go through?

Munson: The novel is a much darker tale than that depicted in Moonlight. The mandate from CBS was that they loved the main character and the vampire world, but they wanted the show to have a strong romantic angle. As a result, the book was more of a ‘jumping off point’ for me and my co-creator Ron Koslow (Beauty and the Beast). What we came up with was in many ways, a lighter, more romantic version of the dark noir Los Angeles underbelly I had created in the book, but the series retained many of the novel’s themes ofredemption and transcendence.