Author: Leslye Walton
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763670340
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
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Book Description
A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava — in all other ways a normal girl — is born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the summer solstice celebration. That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.
Author: Paul Angone
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310341434
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 155
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All Groan Up: Searching for Self, Faith, and A Freaking Job! is the story of the GenY/Millennial generation told through the individual story of author Paul Angone. It’s a story of struggle, hope, failure, and doubts in the twilight zone of growing up and being grown, connecting with his twentysomething post-college audience with raw honesty, humor, and hope.
Author: Kristi Hedges
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 0814437907
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 297
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Everyone wants to be the kind of leader who energizes and mobilizes others-yet too few are. Why is it so challenging to crack the code? All it takes is the right conversation…great leaders inspire action with their words. They spark enthusiasm and commitment. With a single conversation, they can change the direction of someone's life. Executive coach Kristi Hedges spent years studying exactly what inspiring leaders do differently. Informed by quantitative research and thousands of responses from leaders at all levels, she reveals that inspiring communication isn't about grand gestures. Instead, those who motivate us most do a few things routinely, consistently, and intentionally. In Inspiration Code, Kristi explains: Present: investing their attention carefully and guiding the flow of conversations Personal: speaking genuinely, listening generously, and bringing out the potential of those around the Passionate: exhibiting sincere emotion and exuding energy attuned to the situation Purposeful: helping others find meaning and see their place in the bigger picture Eye-opening and accessible, The Inspiration Code dispels common myths about how leaders communicate-and guides them in cultivating qualities that authentically excite. Inspired companies need inspirational leaders. Learn to unlock motivation, lift peoples ‘sights, and lead them into the future.
Author: Amy Lynn Esquibel
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1664288953
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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Book Description
Sometimes we feel alone and all we need to push forward, to keep going, is to know that someone feels the same way; someone has been through similar experiences and understands the internal struggle. Someone believes in us and truly wants to motivate us to be better, do better, feel better. This daily inspiration book is meant to help propel you through each and every day; to remind you someone has your back, and you ARE a warrior.
Author: James Hollis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592404209
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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Book Description
Why are we here? What is the meaning of existence? What truly matters the most in life? To even begin to answer these questions, we must start by exploring our own internal ideals, values, and beliefs. Presenting the unique perspective of respected analyst and author James Hollis, Ph.D., What Matters Most helps readers learn to appreciate (even be amazed by) events unfolding within, even as the external world creates constant struggles.
Author: Julia Cameron
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781585421022
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Book Description
The Artist's Way has helped writers, poets, actors, painters, musicians, and creative people from all walks of life find the courage to create—and to make the act of creating a way of life. This collection of meditations and reflections from this groundbreaking work serves as a daily companion and catalyst for inspiration. Julia Cameron's works reveal that there is a definitive link between creativity and spirituality that can be rekindled and recharged. Inspirations is a powerful resource for fueling the creative spirit.
Author: Bob Dylan
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740754555
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Book Description
Collects quotations from Bob Dylan and includes photographs that illustrate his career.
Author: Crystal McCrary
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613123442
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 454
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30 extraordinary black women—including Michelle Obama, Soledad O’Brien, Shonda Rhimes and others—share their personal stories in this inspiring volume. Whether in the White House or on the courts of Wimbledon, in Hollywood or on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, these trailblazing black women have influenced the social, cultural, and political landscape of this country, and even the world. Speaking in their unique voices, luminaries such as Patti LaBelle, Venus Williams, and Susan Taylor share the challenges they’ve faced and the victories they’ve won throughout their careers. Contributors include Iman, Misty Copland, Whoopi Goldberg, Mary J. Blige, Gayle King, Judith Jameson, and others. These women pass their knowledge and lessons on to a new generation of women in intimate first-person essays and stunning color portraits.
Author: Mary Loraine White
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434320022
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 249
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Author: Robin Long
Publisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0133366081
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 217
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Little toes, pursed lips, and tiny hands—newborn photography is a rapidly growing market and professional photographers are eager to jump in. To work with and pose a 5- to 10-day-old infant demands special skills, keeping the child safe and the new parents comfortable, while capturing the subject’s raw and natural beauty. This guide by pro photographer Robin Long provides the inspiration and instruction, practical tips, and equipment advice you need to get started. You will learn about: Establishing trust with clients and working with newborns and parents Using natural lighting sources and selecting simple wraps and materials Posing styles and transition advice to ensure the session goes smoothly Calming techniques and understanding the physical requirements of newborns Post-processing workflows with Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop to create breathtaking images This beautifully illustrated guide will not only assist you through a complete newborn session, but will help you start your own newborn photography business, including creating a business plan, building a client base, and selling your images to clients.
