Growing Wisdom

MONEY TREE GROWING FINANCIAL WISDOM FOR KIDS is the fun and practical way to teach budgeting, saving, investing, and smart spending. Money doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful for kids.

Transform the anxiety of aging into a profound journey of spiritual growth and emotional resilience in your later years. Whether you are transitioning into retirement, embracing the role of a grandparent, or simply seeking quiet comfort during a peaceful morning walk, these compassionate...

For her 18th birthday, Alice Bonham takes a vacation to Australia only to have her trip cut short by an unexpected murder. While Alice tries to understand what happened, she regrets some of the choices she's made, especially the more permanent ones. On top of that, the child vampire is running loose, and its attracting some very unwanted attention.

A compelling investigation into one of our most coveted and cherished ideals, and the efforts of modern science to penetrate the mysterious nature of this timeless virtue. We all recognize wisdom, but defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a dramatic history of wisdom, from its sudden emergence in four different locations (Greece, China, Israel, and India) in the fifth century B.C. to its modern manifestations.

Some of the most profound growth of our lives can happen in the home stretch, the years after age 60 or so. It's a time when we can finally crystallize the meaning of what we've been and done so far and fully expand into the self we've always intended to be, guided by the voice of the soul. But, says psychologist Charles Garfield, that can only happen if we first loosen the grip of the life we've led so far, the one that's been focused outwardly - on activity, achievement, and the idea of success - and let our souls lead the way. 

In this groundbreaking pregnancy book, Carson Meyer draws on her experience as a birth doula helping hundreds of families welcome their babies into the world. With a holistic focus on wellness, health, and spirituality, Growing Together offers birthing parents an empowering approach to pregnancy...

Although raised Roman Catholic, Susan Stabile was ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun and devoted 20 years of her life to practicing Buddhism before returning to Catholicism in 2001. In Growing in Love and Wisdom, she draws on this unique dual perspective to explore the value of interreligious dialogue, the spiritual dynamics that operate across faith traditions, and how Buddhist meditation practices can deepen Christian prayer.

Have you ever felt a little lost in life? Maybe after a relationship has soured, or when your health or finances are declining. Perhaps you are considering what to do with your life and are just not getting any answers.

Old age is not what it used to be. For most of human history, only a small number of people lived long enough to experience a long, active, and meaningful later life. Today, millions do. Humanity is entering one of the greatest transformations in its history: the rise of the third age, a new stage of life after work and child-rearing, filled with purpose, contribution, discovery, and wisdom. A Brief History of Old Age tells the fascinating story of how human beings have understood aging across cultures, centuries, and scientific revolutions.

Beat pastoral burnout and guide a healthy congregation with this practical roadmap for Christian ministry leadership. Whether you are listening on your morning commute or seeking hopeful encouragement during a stressful season, this audio experience anchors your daily decisions in spiritual...

Based on interviews with two distinct populations-medical patients coping with chronic pain and physicians coping with having been involved in serious medical errors - Choosing Wisdom delves into how average people respond to adversity, how they change, and what factors help or hinder positive change. Through these interviews, the authors chart each person's journey, and though the circumstances of each case may be unique, the commonalities are remarkable.

Elizabeth Deutsch Earle reflects on her original This I Believe Essay, first aired in the 1950s when she was then the youngest contributor to the program, in "Have I Learned Anything Important Since I was Sixteen?" This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from...

Most husbands aren’t failing because they don’t care. They’re struggling because they were never shown how to succeed. God’s design for marriage calls men to love with strength, gentleness, and wisdom; but real life doesn’t always come with clear instructions. Many men find themselves doing their best, yet still feeling frustrated, unseen, or disconnected in their marriage. Everyday Husband is a Scripture-centered devotional designed to help you grow in the habits that build a strong, lasting marriage.

The story inspires love of nature and begins with Joyful, a spirited hummingbird, who plants seeds of wisdom wherever she goes. She's happy to empower garden friends with creativity and insight to build courage and overcome dark hostile creatures. She teaches them that, as in nature where there is calm after the storm, we too can turn to inner stillness to find the clearest means to rise above it all.

Wit and Wisdom is a collection of stories that emphasizes friendship, leadership, teamwork, compassion, love and emotional intelligence.

Taoism isn't just a religion; it's a way of life. It's a lifelong journey to happiness and acceptance. It is the flow of the world and universe. Everything and everybody has their place and their journey. When a balance is found in the flow of life then true happiness can be reached. That is what Taoism is. Main figureheads of Taoism are Chuang Tzu and Lao Tzu. They dedicated their lives to finding balance for their inner spirits.

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a Taoist? Have you already read some books on Taoism and wonder where you should go next? Are you looking to better your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. This book expands upon many Taoist ideals and explains more about Lao Tzu's belief system.