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2017

How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike


Chris Cage - 2017
    I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the 6 month journey.Even after all of that research, there were countless mistakes I made. This book is everything I wish I would have known before starting. Inside is a step-by-step guide to efficiently plan for a successful thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences. The goal of this guide is to help you complete the 2,185 mile long adventure, feel confident in your preparation and have a great time every step of the way. Learn how to budget wisely, save money and not waste cash. Know how to carve out 6 months from your family, job and home. Master a massive gear guide on everything from your spork to your tent. Understand clothing, layering and materials. Hear about what life is really like on the trail. Know which direction to go, when and why. Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail. Learn how to mentally prepare for the "I-wanna-quit-days" Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury. Prepare for the nutritional needs with favorite meals and food ideas. Know the real dangers on the AT. (Ladies) hear from AT record-holder Heather Anderson on "Female Needs". And a whole lot more...Hope you enjoy.

Journal 29


Dimitris Chassapakis - 2017
    To solve the riddles, you need to think out of the box.You can write, draw, search, fold pages, combine different methods and try to get those riddles right. Journal 29 is a 148 pages book providing over 63 riddles you can solve.The Story: A top secret excavation did not bring any result for 28 weeks. It was on the 29th week that something unexpected happened. The team disappeared and the only thing that was left behind was their Journal. You must solve the riddles in order to solve the mystery.How to Play: Journal 29 is a book game of riddles and puzzles.To play, you will need: A copy of Journal 29 A pencil An internet connected device ( preferably a smartphone)Every two pages of Journal 29 have two elements: The riddle page and the key page.Step1 You solve the riddle on the riddle page.Step2 Visit the URL from the key page (you can type the URL on your browser or scan the unique QR code available on the page).Step3 Submit the answer of the riddle. Answer correctly, and get a key that is usually a word or a number.Step4 Write down the key. These keys are needed for solving the next riddles.To solve the riddles you will need to think out of the box. Write, draw, search, tear paper, fold pages, combine and more. You don't need any special app to play the game. Just a browser will do (preferably on your smartphone).

Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey to Deeply Change Your Relationships


Peter Scazzero - 2017
    Part of the bestselling Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book collection, this 40-day devotional by Peter Scazzero will help you nurture the kind of healthy relationships you long for.Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day--just like its sister devotional, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day--is your invitation into the ancient yet powerful discipline of the Daily Office, the practice of pausing morning and evening to reflect on God's work in your life.Each devotional will reflect on emotionally healthy relational themes, such as:Clarifying expectationsDeep listeningClean fightingAnd moreYou'll will be ushered into a transformational practice that will deepen your daily walk with Jesus, and along the way, you'll discover the spiritual nourishment, joy, and peace that comes from meeting with him every day.Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day is also available in Spanish, Relaciones emocionalmente sanas Día a día.

The 6-Minute Diary


Dominik Spenst - 2017
    The Evening Routine and the Weekly 5 Questions are a unique tool to help you discover yourself and to set goals that align with who you truly are. The 6-Minute Diary will help you become the person you know you can be. Go ahead and find happiness from within.Discover what REALLY MAKES YOU HAPPY:Research shows: When remembering what made us happy, we tend to add and remove key details without realising it, although very often, these details might have been the ones which actually made us happy. By using The 6-Minute Diary, you prevent falling victim to imprecise memories which in turn gives you a better chance to reproduce the mosaic of your happiness.Your daily entries will become A PIECE OF CAKE :Studies show that more than 92% of people do not reach the goals they've set. Are you also a part of them? If so, it's NOT the lack of skills but the lack of an appropriate SYSTEM. You can't be successful through drive and determination alone. You also need tools and systems to keep you focused and in control. The structure of The 6-Minute Diary is designed in such a way that even people who...a) don't tend to keep a diary andb) are the most creative inventors of excuses ...will stay on the ball. The 6-Minute Diary will ensure you're proactively moving in the right direction day by day.SATISFACTION GUARANTEEDThe 6-Minute Diary has worked for thousands of others and we're confident that it will make positive changes part of your everyday life, too! If you don't see results within 66 days, just return the book for a full refund. It's that easy because Your happiness is our top priority!

Good Days Start With Gratitude: A 52 Week Guide To Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude


Pretty Simple Press - 2017
    

Practice You: A Journal


Elena Brower - 2017
    -Whenever I've needed guidance, strength, or centering, I turn to my journals. Why? Because the answers we seek so often are found within ourselves.- Now, for those compelled to the pen and page, Elena invites us to gather our own wisdom through writing, self-inquiry, and reflection. Practice You is a portable sacred sanctuary to play, create, record fleeting gems of insight, find our ground, clarify our dreams and goals, and bear witness to our evolution. With more than 150 beautiful pages of questions, teachings, inspiring imagery--and plenty of space to write, draw, and return to--this journaling adventure guides readers into nine life-changing portals to our highest ways of living.

Present, Not Perfect: A Journal for Slowing Down and Living with Grace, Meaning, and Connection


Celeste Bellemore - 2017
    This journal cuts to the heart of the problem by showing women how to reconnect with their inner selves through solitude, introspection, and contemplation of what's truly important to them as individuals and family members.

Slow Down


Nichole Nordeman - 2017
    Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman's profound lyrics in her viral hit "Slow Down" struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood.Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake.Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow--and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song "Slow Down," and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

The Weekly Prayer Project: A Challenge to Journal, Pray, Reflect, and Connect with God


Scarlet Hiltibidal - 2017
    Fifty-two scriptures, one for each week of the year, explore different types of prayers found in the Bible, from prayers of gratitude and thankfulness to prayers of lament and intercession. Each week’s journaling prompts will guide you to reflect on God’s work in your life and to pray with intention. Walk through this book, and see your faith deepen and your joy soar.

I Was Jack The Ripper


Michael Bray - 2017
     Now, in 1907, biographer Charles Hapgood is about to be visited a man with astonishing claims that he was the famous Ripper and wishes to tell his tale before his coming death. Sceptical at first, Hapgood agrees to hear his story, only to soon be shown undisputable proof that his visitor speaks the truth and is who he claims to be. As Hapgood listens to the man’s tale, he is drawn into a world of pain, cruelty, horror and sadness as he discovers how an innocent child grew into the greatest living monster the world has ever seen. As the story unfolds he begins to fear for his own safety as the man once known as Jack The Ripper tells his story in his own words, a tale which goes far beyond the known timeline of his horrific crimes and reaches new depths of terror and depravity that Hapgood could never have imagined.

David Sedaris Diaries: A Visual Compendium


David Sedaris - 2017
    A celebration of the unexpected in the everyday, the beautiful and the grotesque, this visual compendium offers unique insight into the author's view of the world and stands as a striking and collectible volume in itself.Compiled and edited by Sedaris's longtime friend Jeffrey Jenkins, and including interactive components, postcards, and never-before-seen photos and artwork, this is a necessary addition to any Sedaris collection, and will enthrall the author's fans for many years to come.

Find Your Awesome: A 30-Day Challenge to Fall in Love with Your Playful, Imaginative Colorful Self


Judy Clement Wall - 2017
    We live in a fast-paced, high-octane society where feeling lost in the jostling crowd is the norm and finding our own significance is oftentimes the biggest challenge of all. Fearless love champion Judy Clement Wall will guide you through this challenge--to fill your well for 30 days and tap into the miracle that is you! When you learn to love and value yourself, your relationships with everyone else will change, because the person that you bring to the world will be the fullest, truest, best-loved version of yourself. So step up and take this challenge. Carve out a few minutes each day to fully engage with yourself; reflect, unwind, and have fun! Here's a sneak peek at just some of the prompts:#2: Be outrageously grateful#3: Create a life list#4: Appreciate your body in all its awesomeness#6: Doodle your perfect t-shirt#11: Find your life theme#12: Call "BS" on "should"#14: Text love.Using a stimulating mix of coloring, creative prompts, and other daily activities, master writer, artist and doodler Judy Clement Wall will help you uncover the undeniable awesomeness that is you.

A World in Us: A Memoir of Open Marriage, Turbulent Love and Hard-Won Wisdom


Louisa Leontiades - 2017
    They decide to explore polyamory, falling for another couple and trying to forge a life together as a quad. But they are challenged in ways they didn’t expect, and their experimentation forces them to accept a new understanding of themselves and each other. This chronicle is followed by Louisa’s letters to her younger self. Sometimes love and good intention isn’t enough. Do you cut your losses and return to monogamy, or do you rise from the ashes? In this compilation of her previous works, The Husband Swap and Lessons in Love and Life to My Younger Self, Louisa offers candid insight into the polyamorous heart.

Jealousy Survival Guide: How to Feel Safe, Happy, and Secure in an Open Relationship


Kitty Chambliss - 2017
    In “Jealousy Survival Guide”, Kitty Chambliss does the homework for you and collects the best tidbits on life and emotions to give you inspiration and provide tools to gain and practice new skills. Combining her own life experience with these pearls of wisdom, Kitty focuses on jealousy in consensually non-monogamous relationships, what it is, how it expresses, and specific ways to manage it. Kitty’s frank discussion of her own struggles with jealousy and focus on specific skills and techniques — without a shred of blame — makes “Jealousy Survival Guide” a delightfully useful read for anyone struggling with jealousy or consensually non-monogamous relationships and polyamory.This is a comprehensive guidebook and step-by-step template for recognizing feelings of jealousy and insecurity as they come up with effective tools for sorting through those emotions, and when, if, and how to bring up challenging or potentially emotionally charged conversations with loved ones.

Slightly Foxed 54: 'An Unlikely Duo' Summer 2017


Gail Pirkis - 2017
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The Nocturnal Journal: A Late-Night Exploration of What's Really on Your Mind


Lee Crutchley - 2017
    Prompts and illustrations tease out the pressing thoughts, deep questions, everyday anxieties, and half-formed creative ideas that need unpacking and exploring, bringing more peace of mind and a richer understanding of ourselves.

It's Called "Polyamory": Coming Out About Your Nonmonogamous Relationships


Tamara Pincus - 2017
    Facing this requires its own coming out and education process. In this guide, Tamara Pincus and Rebecca Hiles provide a roadmap for explaining the expansive intricacies of the consensual nonmonogamy spectrum. By fusing personal experience and community research, they break down the various incarnations of polyamorous relationship structures, polyamory's intersections with race and gender, and the seemingly esoteric jargon of the lifestyle.Topics include everything from how to explain what a "unicorn hunter" is to answering questions like, "Can poly people raise children?" and "Can they live normal, healthy lives?" Such conversations are eloquently explained and the real dangers of being out as poly in a monogamy-centered society are laid bare.

Relationship Agreements: A Simple and Effective Guide for Strengthening Communication, Reducing Conflict, and Increasing Intimacy to Design Your Ideal Relationship


Eri Kardos - 2017
    With her unique ability to create a space that is warm, inviting, and fun, Eri effortlessly breaks down this highly effective tool into simple and sensible sections while sharing advice, activities, self-reflections, and exercises that provide partners with step-by-step methods to successfully navigate potentially challenging topics while building more intimacy and connection through the process. With years of experience and expertise in this area, Eri boldly takes readers beyond the traditional constructs of what relationships have been and brilliantly paints a new perspective of what relationships can become: a living and breathing experience that grows as you grow! Eri Kardos is one of the most highly referred relationship coaches in the Pacific Northwest and worldwide. Eri works globally with her clients: from the U.S. to Japan, from Argentina to India, from South Africa to Germany - Eri has delivered hundreds of self-development presentations, workshops, unconferences, and private coaching sessions. She regularly partners with corporations, universities, business groups, and community organizations to bring light to how communication and connection is inherently tied to success. She is passionate about applying her years of experience and understanding to help people in all stages of their relationship - whether intimately dating, newly married, at the brink of divorce, or partnered for over 40 years. Eri inspires people to fall in love more deeply with their partners, themselves, and their relationship!

I Love Science: A Journal for Self-Discovery and Big Ideas


Rachel Ignotofsky - 2017
    Full of writing, drawing, and creativity prompts, I Love Science inspires kids (and adults) of all ages to fill the pages with ideas, self-exploration, and big dreams for the future. With inspirational quotes from notable female scientists and nifty science infographics, this journal will encourage you to ponder the world through tinkering, discovering, doodling, and more!

Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation


Champ Thornton - 2017
    Going through the book of Proverbs in bite-size chunks will give users an opportunity to learn God s wisdom and then share that wisdom with the next generation. Pass It On guides users through the book of Proverbs and allows them to create their own, personalized wisdom journal that they can share with someone they love. Answering questions about God s perspective on the world, writing out prayers, and sharing their own stories will give users a way to create a lasting keepsake for themselves and for someone they love. Champ Thornton, best-selling author of The Radical Book for Kids, has created another innovative resource to help strengthen families and grow them in their love for God and each other. There are many different kinds of legacies to leave, but sharing yourself with the next generation, will stand the test of time. This is a perfect gift for an older and wiser friend or relative so they can share themselves and what they have learned about God with the next generation.

The Mindfulness Journal: Daily Practices, Writing Prompts, and Reflections for Living in the Present Moment


S.J. Scott - 2017
    With The Mindfulness Journal, you can build a stress-reducing habit that makes you appreciate every single day. UNIQUE, ACTIONABLE PROMPTS: The Mindfulness Journal provides 365 daily writing prompts divided into 52 weekly mindfulness topics. This gives you seven days to fully immerse yourself in each topic. Also the prompts are unique enough so you'll never feel bored while journaling. These prompts are fun, engaging, and will help you gain an appreciation for the world around you. PLENTY OF WRITING SPACE: Each prompt is on its own separate page, so you'll have lots of room for reflection and space to write down ALL your thoughts. As one user commented: "The writing prompts are very detailed so it is easy to write about specific things that allow for a better dose of self-reflection and awareness." WRITE AT YOUR OWN PACE: While we suggest journaling once a day, you can spend as much time as you need on each prompt. The Mindfulness Journal is broken down into weekly themes. This means you can skip around and complete the prompts in any order that you choose. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: We're offering a complete customer satisfaction guarantee on The Mindfulness Journal. If for any reason you are not absolutely happy with your journal, we will replace or refund your order, no questions asked. CONTACT US directly and we will take care of you.

Lapham's Quarterly: States of Mind


Lewis H. Lapham - 2017
    

Slightly Foxed no. 53: ‘Circus Tricks’


Gail Pirkis - 2017
    

Slightly Foxed Issue 55 ‘Billiards, Tobacco and Wine’


Gail Pirkis - 2017
    

Slightly Foxed no 56: ‘Making the Best of It’


Gail Pirkis - 2017
    

No Dick Pics: Your Guide to Creating an Irresistible Online Dating Profile


Cunning Minx - 2017
    But without a strategized and well-honed profile, they can lead to more irritation than romance. No Dick Pics: Your Guide to Creating an Irresistible Online Dating Profile is your step-by-step guide to crafting an effective online dating profile for dating sites such as OKCupid and FetLife. Learn how to create an accurate and effective dating profile that will help you cut through the crap and attract the right kind of prospective partners to your awesome self. You’ll also learn how to create a respectful yet powerful first-approach message to increase your response rates. The result of input from hundreds of podcast listeners as well as classroom participants and personal experiences, No Dick Pics is the creation of Cunning Minx and Lusty Guy, hosts of the Polyamory Weekly podcast, now with over 500 episodes in production.

Love, Retold


Tikva Wolf - 2017
    Love, Retold is a meditation on love and companionship for people who don't remember feudalism. Each chapter explores Wolf's experiences with loved ones—Wolf's lovers and their lovers. The stories capture key moments in these relationships, and they reflect on the murkier, tenebrous aspects of love, especially—but not exclusively—the non-monogamous kind. These stories illuminate and revere uncertainty, confronting the realities of mismatched needs and desires with compassion and self-reflection. In a world obsessed with beginnings and endings, this is a book about middles.