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This book was comprised from close to 40 years of involvement in the professional sports and media industry of one way or another and is written as a teaching guide...as we all need to go back to basics once in a while to try to understand why things are thought, said, and done by the other person. The lessons are about the relationships that go on in our everyday lives, and the intention is to present scenarios and for the listeners to put themselves...

Whether you're a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdom-creating one of the most comprehensive books on country skills available. This book is compiled of tested and practical experience passed down from generations of farmers and homesteaders. Here...

In their new audio book, the international bestselling authors Héctor García (Kirai) and Francesc Miralles show us how we can recognize the uniqueness of a moment and use it as an opportunity. Ichigo-Ichie means either "once, an encounter" or "at this moment, an opportunity". This means that every encounter, every experience is a special treasure, something that will never be repeated in the same way. If we let this one experience pass without...

Across the Deep Blue Sea investigates a chapter in Norwegian immigration history that has never been fully told before. Odd S. Lovoll relates how Quebec, Montreal, and other port cities in Canada became the gateway for Norwegian emigrants to North America, replacing New York as the main destination from 1850 until the late 1860s. During those years, 94 percent of Norwegian emigrants landed in Canada. After the introduction of free trade, Norwegian...

A study of the generation of Germans dealing with the psychological effects of the parents' and grandparents' experiences during and after World War II. How is it possible for people who were born in a time of relative peace and prosperity to suddenly discover war as a determining influence on their lives? For decades to speak openly of German suffering during World War II-to claim victimhood in a country that had victimized millions-was unthinkable....

Step Right Up to the Most Enchanting Bedtime Adventure of the Year! 20 Circus Adventure Bedtime Stories is not just a book-it's a ticket to a world where the extraordinary comes to life and bedtime becomes an adventure your child will eagerly anticipate night after night. For Parents and Grandparents This beautifully crafted collection of stories is more than just tales to end the day-it's a tool for nurturing imagination, building courage, and instilling...

Parents often experience a "freak out" moment when they realize their children's view of God will primarily come from what they learn at home. Most parents spend more time helping their kids succeed at academics or athletics than infusing shared spiritual experiences into the rhythm of everyday family life. While the idea of strategically passing down our faith can seem intimidating, the annual Rites of Passage Experiences contained in Pass It On...