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Few things are able to arrest one's attention, convey a salient lesson, and leave a lasting impression as effectively and profoundly as a story. Countless trends and conventions have come and gone over the centuries in this world, but the power of a narrative has remained a constant in the experience of the human race. No wonder Jesus's chosen method of verbal communication was stories.

Deb Perelman, the author of three bestselling cookbooks and one of the internet's most successful food bloggers, takes listeners through some of her favorite recipes from her third book, Smitten Kitchen Keepers, in a special audio edition—Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation...

An Unferth story lures you in with a voice that seems amiable and lighthearted, but it swerves in sudden and surprising ways that reveal, in terrifying clarity, the rage, despair, and profound mournfulness that have taken up residence at the heart of the American dream. These stories often take place in an exaggerated or heightened reality, a quality that is reminiscent of the work of Donald Barthelme, Lorrie Moore, and George Saunders, but in Unferth's unforgettable collection she carves out territory that is entirely her own.

One of the world's premier branding experts, Gabor provides invaluable insights that will help your own enterprise build positive brand equity, good will, and the "irrational loyalty" that will support your brand long-term through the best and worst of times. This is your essential guide to building Irrational Loyalty.

When you see ads that promise you fast weight loss, often you are looking at fad diets that take too many nutrients out of the body. Unfortunately, while these diets will lead to quick weight loss, they leave the body void of important nutrients and make it impossible to keep the weight off. Once you stop dieting, the weight comes back on, often very quickly. While this sounds like bad news, there is actually good news about weight loss. You can lose weight quickly, as quickly as 10 pounds in 10 days, with the right plan.

It’s a pivotal time for women leaders. On one hand, studies show women are woefully underrepresented in the highest echelons of corporate leadership. On the other, we’ve made huge strides in the political arena, while the global business world increasingly values the “soft skills” we’re naturally good at. So, what does all of this mean for women who aspire to the C-suite? Deb Boelkes has a simple message: Go for it. Conditions have never been more favorable. Boelkes lays out a blueprint for getting out of your own way so you can make real progress.

From stages across America to the classrooms of Yale and Harvard...comes Deb Sofield's inspirational, instructional guide to help you conquer your fear of public speaking. Speak Without Fear transforms our old ways of thinking about public speaking and provides the listener with the necessary tools to move beyond the fear and craft their message in a way that will inspire, move, and most of all, be heard!

In this book, we are looking at the sacrifice of the Lord, how to offer acceptable ones that God will honor in order to bring favor and blessing upon his people. It is quite pathetic that many people are carrying out many sacrifices to the Lord and some are not being honoured or accepted by God. It is desirable that all sacrifices are desirable to God. He can use it in return to bless them.

Welcome to Deb’s Story Time Adventures! Music and sound effects bring characters to life in this entertaining series of stories that transport children to a land of imagination. Step into the Dark Forest with Penelope and Herbert the dragon as they meet some interesting animals that live there. Herbert is startled by a tiny wood mouse, and as it turns out, they both learn an important lesson.

Come learn from Sister Alma how to keep your faith intact when you are thrown way out of your comfort zones. With the advent and progression of COVID-19, many of us felt like the bottom of our world was falling out and nothing made sense anymore, from toilet paper shortages to hundreds of thousands of deaths and the way we, as a world, dealt with all of it. Lift Up Your Voice reminds us that we are in the spotlight as Christians and that we train by example as well as well as with words. Remember that our voice needs to be heard, and understood, by the next generation.

Can you imagine living in a town with a mysterious dragon lurking nearby? Join Penelope in this enchanting story as she bravely faces her fear and confronts a huge, ferocious dragon! Deb takes children's audio stories to a whole new level of fun with sound effects, a simple underlying message of kindness, and engaging follow up activities to keep the fun going! Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, or you’d simply like to nurture a child’s imagination, this is educational entertainment that you can feel good about.

Follow Penelope as she ventures back up the mountain to the dragon’s cave, only to find that he’s gone! Clues along a path lead her to a dark forest as the mystery begins to unfold and Penelope shows her true bravery. Deb takes children's audio stories to a whole new level of fun with sound effects, a simple underlying message of kindness, and engaging follow-up activities to keep the fun going! Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, or you’d simply like to nurture a child’s imagination, this is educational entertainment that you can feel good about.

Blessed with a loving family, a successful business as an executive coach, and money in the bank, Carol Kivler was suddenly and unexpectedly brought to her knees by "The Beast" - clinical depression. The story of her journey to recovery from medication-resistant depression is not only informative, but it inspires hope in others who suffer from this debilitating illness. Kivler's book is written for multiple audiences, especially individuals who are suffering from major depression and their loved ones.

During his years pastoring an inner-city church, Wendell Mettey discovered that God uses even the most blemished vessels to bring beauty into the world. In On Which Side of the Road Do the Flowers Grow?, Pastor Mettey shares the humorous and touching stories of his diverse congregation - ordinary people whose lives were infused with an awareness of God's real and abundant grace.

Join us in this exclusive audio program for candid conversations with luminaries in the food world. Kitchen Round Table brings you inside the homes and hearts of Lidia Bastianich, Madhur Jaffrey, Judith Jones, Betty Fussell, and Deb Perelman. We hear about their earliest food memories and how each slowly made their way into the kitchen and ultimately inspired generation upon generation of home cooks. We'll learn how complicated recipes are translated for those of us who don't dice and julienne in our sleep, but we'll also hear about memorable gourmet feats and culinary fireworks, and unforgettable meals.

One. Little. Pill. is not only an engaging chronicle of one woman’s journey through addiction and 12-Step recovery, it’s a beacon of hope for anyone who feels alone with substance use challenges or wants to help a loved one in that situation.

Most Orthodox Jewish boys at the turn of the 20th century did not run away from home. Did not join the circus. Did not find fame. And did not find herself. Flo did. From the shtetl to the Big Top, Flo’s true story inspires. Despite all odds, through sheer grit and the power of art, Flo’s escape from a father’s violence, a world of anti-Semitism and rampant Queer intolerance takes listeners on a remarkable journey; and one that illuminates a path out for those who similarly struggle.

Carolyn Summers was a well known author who wrote steamy, romantic books, even though her own love life was less than satisfactory. Perhaps that was why she was having these interactions with people while on her retreat to write. Her agent had rented a cabin near the Sequoia National Forest so she would have solitude and quiet to get the next book completed on time. The problem was all these interruptions! People knocking on the cabin door, pulling her from her computer, and throwing drama into her life. But these were not normal unknown people! And why were they showing up now of all times?

Perfect for both beginners and seasoned meditators, these simple yet profound practices are tools to help you navigate life’s challenges with grace and mindfulness.

No-nonsense aging is not a passive process. This book does not encourage you to simply accept your fate, don rose-coloured glasses, and ignore the fact that, yes, you are getting older. You are aging. But you can let go of the stiff, frail, vague version of yourself and embrace this truth: Aging is not a hopeless process of loss and deterioration.