Download or read book IWant written by Jane Velez-Mitchell and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In iWant, investigative journalist and author Jane Velez-Mitchell traces her unique quest for an addiction-free life over the course of many years, detailing her struggles to stop drinking, smoking, overeating, and overworking. During this journey, Velez-Mitchell comes closer to discovering her authentic self, embracing her ethnic identity, and accepting her true sexual orientation. With layers upon layers of addictions removed, she is able to distinguish between what she wants and what she truly needs, and ultimately confronts her addiction across the board--Overconsumption. Using the Twelve Steps in every aspect of her life, Velez-Mitchell shares how she shed many of the self-destructive habits that plague Americans, habits responsible for a host of social ills from the obesity crisis to environmental wreckage. She admits to having been one of the 300 million Americans who shops and acquires addictively and describes how the Twelve Steps have put her on the road toward shedding unnecessary material possessions and limiting waste--despite a society that glorifies excess. While her journey is ongoing and she is still seeking answers, the culmination of Velez-Mitchell's work to date is having held the first Overconsumers Anonymous meeting, in which she and others like her admit to being powerless over this very real addiction and are ready to adopt a more spiritually fulfilling, economical, and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Download or read book Factfulness written by Hans Rosling and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “One of the most important books I’ve ever read—an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – Bill Gates “Hans Rosling tells the story of ‘the secret silent miracle of human progress’ as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly.” —Melinda Gates "Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases." - Former U.S. President Barack Obama Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends—what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls finish school—we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective—from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse). Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most. Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future. --- “This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance...Previously I armed myself with huge data sets, eye-opening software, an energetic learning style and a Swedish bayonet for sword-swallowing. It wasn’t enough. But I hope this book will be.” Hans Rosling, February 2017.

Download or read book I Want to Eat Your Books written by Karin Lefranc and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s limping strangely down the hall with outstretched arms and a groaning drawl. A zombie! Could it really be? You race to class, but turn to see he’s sitting in the desk right next to you! But odds are you’ll probably be okay, because this is no ordinary zombie. This zombie doesn’t want to eat your brains—he wants to eat your books! Hide your textbooks and your fairy tales, because the little zombie is hungry and he doesn’t discriminate between genres. Will the school library be devoured, or will the children discover something the zombie likes to do with books even more than eating them? This monster book is silly and fun, with a strong message about kindness and friendship. The little zombie teaches kids not to jump to conclusions and to give everyone a chance. And when a real-life mummy shows up, the zombie is the first to step up and offer the mummy his friendship—and to teach her a few things about the joy of books. This is the perfect monster book for little ones who want a thrill but aren’t looking for anything too scary. For kids ages 3 to 6, this is not a scary monster book; rather, it's a great introduction to the importance of reading books and all that you can learn from them. This should have a big draw to librarians and booksellers as well as kids who enjoy books about monster. None of the monsters in the book are scary, however, and it's not a book about kids trying overcome the monsters in their house or fight them. Instead, the kids actually are kind to the zombie and draw him into their friend circle, which is a great lesson for kids to learn. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book I Want to Be in Sales When I Grow Up written by Charlotte S. Barrows and published by Pen2paper Press, Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Charlie as she makes a plan to sell cookies around her neighborhood. Sales isnt as easy as it looks, but with some practice, Charlie is on her way to making a difference and learning the true meaning of what sales is all about.

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book I Want It Now written by Donna Bee-Gates and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's world of mega-stores and unbridled materialism, people are spending more money than ever in an attempt to find fulfillment in themselves-and children are no exception. In her compelling and inspiring exploration of kids and consumerism, Donna Bee-Gates helps us all understand how a culture of instant gratification influences spending habits and erodes self-worth. She argues that placating kids with material rewards is detrimental to social and psychological development. Similarly, she reveals that kids often seek out material goods as emotional compensation and fall prey to corporate strategies that lure them in as loyal consumers at an early age. Bee-Gates brings together cutting-edge research and interviews to show that a healthy childhood sometimes means a simpler one--one that values good communication and interaction with peers and family. She highlights strategies to counter materialism and foster stronger identities in our children as they navigate a complex world, and discusses ways that we can help build self-awareness in children and encourage skills that will help them become adults with strong character and integrity.

Download or read book I Want to Get Married written by Ghada Abdel Aal and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's blog, Ayzah atjawaz.

Download or read book The One I Want written by Nancy Warren and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucky for Chloe Flynt, everyone knows it's easier to get out of a bad relationship than it is to get in one. But when it comes to hot, steamy, long-lasting passion, even Chloe is at a loss--until this British playgirl comes face to face with a true-blue Texas cowboy who tempts her to toss away her commitment-phobic habits once and for all to join him for a walk down the aisle. . . Falling in love is much harder than breaking up. . . With three broken engagements under her oh so fashionable belt, it's high time London party girl Chloe Flynt gets a job. Unfortunately, Chloe isn't exactly qualified for anything, except dumping a Mr. Wrong or two (or three!) with a little dignity. Realizing she needs a new beginning, she lands in Austin, Texas, and opens a company helping other people do the dirty work of breaking up. . . Too bad Chloe's tall, tough-talking, and take-charge landlord, Matthew Tanner, isn't interested in her expertise. Because anyone can see that his girlfriend is clearly all wrong for him. Not that Chloe cares. She and Matthew have nothing in common--other than that mind-blowing attraction, that is. But when his girlfriend requests Chloe's services, all hell breaks loose. If there's one thing Chloe knows for sure, it's that just because she's good at breaking up bad relationships doesn't mean she has a talent for putting together good ones. Maybe it's finally time she gives it a try. . .

Download or read book But I Want a Casserole written by Krista Beth Driver and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book All I Want from Santa written by Lisa Jackson and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2023-09 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A much-loved early classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, this heartwarming holiday tale is set in small-town Oregon, where a little girl's letter to Santa ends up bringing the gift of romance to a widowed mom and a single dad. Christmas wishes do come true . . . The small town of Cascadia is home to Veronica Walsh and her young daughter, Amy. If Ronni still believed in Santa, she'd ask for a chance to buy the rundown old lodge next door and turn it into a B&B. Amy's Christmas wish list, on the other hand, includes one item that catches Ronni off-guard: a new daddy. But four years after losing her husband in a tragic accident, Ronni doesn't plan to get involved with anyone--least of all the lodge's new owner. Travis Keegan has moved from Seattle to get his wayward teenaged son back on track. Yet the moment he meets Ronni, he wonders if this could be the fresh start they all need. Healing from loss and melding their two families won't be easy, but Christmas in Cascadia has a magic that may just prove irresistible . . .

Download or read book I Want a Date written by Erika Fiorucci and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ciara Whelan wants a date. Her last boyfriend, who dumped her a year ago, just got married and even sent her a notice in the mail. If that's not a sign that she's falling behind in the dating scene, she doesn't know what else it could be. As a good Community Manager, she will seek the help of all the social media within her reach to achieve her goal: a perfect photo to share; but she will end up immersed in that dead-end labyrinth that is the dating world to any woman dangerously close to thirty and with two numbers in her trouser size. She will find out the hard way that it's not enough to want a date, you have to want a date with, and algorithms are no good for that because everyone lies on their profiles. The perfect man could be right in front of her eyes, waiting for Ciara to take her eyes off her phone.

Download or read book I Want a Love I Can Feel written by Dr. Joyce Crider-Anderson and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Want a Love I Can Feel By: Dr. Joyce Crider-Anderson A self-improvement book mixed with spirituality explains true love. What is love? What does love look like? What does love feel like? How do I know if I love someone? How do I know if someone loves me? All of these questions are answered by delivering a different approach to looking at how to love God, love yourself, and love others. This book examines the physical and chemical interactions that take place in the body when associated with love.

Download or read book I Want to Be a Ballet Dancer written by Mary R. Dunn and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aspiring young dancers will learn about the grace, strength, and determination it takes to become a ballet dancer in this exciting book.

Download or read book Forget Being the Villainess I Want to Be an Adventurer Volume 1 written by Hiro Oda and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2022-01-27 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serephione Granzeus is your average three-year-old girl...or so she thinks, until she meets Lou, the super-fluffy Holy Guardian White Tiger. Memories of her past life as a Japanese businesswoman come flooding back to her, and she realizes she’s part of a fantasy book she read before, but as the villainess. Yet her past life isn’t all that she remembers; she can recall her life as the original Serephione, and her sadness, and her pain... After making a contract with Lou, she comes up with a plan to change the plot and avoid the villainess’s dark fate: become an adventurer and avoid everyone from the book! But the more she diverges from the plot, the more unpredictable the other characters become. How will she keep everyone from learning her secrets and spoiling her plans?

Download or read book I Want to Be a Postman written by Brianna Battista and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come rain or come shine, we can always count on the postman getting our mail to us on time. That's how the saying goes, but what is a postman's day actually like? From organizing letters in the mailroom to delivering people's mail and parcels along his route, young readers experience a postman's day through colorful, exciting illustrations. The language in this book is ideal for very early readers as well as children still in the listening stage. Readers will love getting to know more about this familiar member of their community.

Download or read book I Want to Be a Nurse written by Brianna Battista and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitals and clinics can be very busy places. Whether you're sick or just need a check-up, the people that work in hospitals and clinics are helping the community every day. What would it be like to work in a doctor's office as a nurse? Readers will follow the nurse throughout his day in the doctor's office. This book features relatable and diverse characters and procedures readers will be familiar with. Full-color illustrations and accessible language makes this book perfect for emerging readers and young listeners.

Download or read book I Want to Pray written by Perry M. Dalton and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You want to pray but you have no idea what to do? What is prayer? Is there any value in it? This book provides the basics of Christian prayer for the non-specialist. Perry Dalton, retired pastor, and Henry Neufeld, Bible teacher and biblical languages student combine their knowledge and practical experience to create this guide. Each chapter includes questions for thought and discussion and exercises to help you get personally involved in prayer. Topics covered include praying in the pattern of the Lord's Prayer, praying for others, healing, praying the scriptures, fasting and prayer, and much more, all presented in a simple, direct style. Ideal for group study and church-based classes, clear and practical.