Has life ever left you feeling stuck? Have you ever felt as if you were just existing - existing in your marriage, existing on your job, existing in a relationship, etc.? Have you ever been knocked off your feet by a life event that left you saying, "Really"? Author, Tina Ruffin, offers an in-season message of hope and self-discovery by sharing her own personal journey of how one major event coupled with a series of other events, forced her to say "Oh Really", and learn to embrace those moments. The really moments of life are those moments that leave you wondering, pondering, and sometimes depleted, but never defeated. Oh Really is a message of self-awareness, self-actualization, and hope. Tina Ruffin shares with you how her "really" moments taught her how to: - Embrace moments of rejection and isolation- Discover personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats- Grow during every phase of life's metamorphosis - Don't stop living but set life on fire by going after destiny
I AM the Daughter to the King is a story of redemption and restoration that is found in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Author, Tina Adams, invites you to journey with her, in and through the pit. She shares her struggles, pain and sorrow. Most importantly she shares with you the power of healing, restoration, redemption, joy and love that is found in God's many names. The answers to every question we have can be found in His Name
A life filled with repeated bad relationships doesn't just happen. There is a definite cause-and-effect and contributing factors must be identified and addressed before healing and restoration can be received.In Healed by Love: A Journey into Freedom from the Past, Tina Hester shares her personal spiral of crazy relationships and is transparent about how she struggled with many challenges concerning her identity... until she discovered the love of the Father that both healed and restored her broken heart. Her encounter with His love walked her beyond the root causes of the choices she had been making in life to set her on a new path filled with hope and joy.Through her testimony, you will finally be able to apprehend the truth that you no longer have to allow feelings of unworthiness or fear to dictate your decisions in life. Within the pages of this scripturally-based memoir, you will find hope to move beyond your past and embark upon your own journey of being healed by love.
73 Miles To Empty is an inspirational, yet practical guidebook for purpose driven, visionary women who want to recharge and reconnect to the vision that's on the inside of them. In this book, Tina M. France describes her experience of being a devoted wife and mom of three, project manager for a research company, minister, business co-owner, and basketball coach and found herself feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to walk out her God-inspired purpose in a way that glorified God while also enjoying a balanced life. Tina shares real-life, faith focused principles on how to connect us to our purpose, set strategic priorities, navigate through awkward transition periods, and position us for success.
The Civil War robbed him of his identity and self-respect. Now he's ready to reclaim them both.Twenty years ago, Union Soldier Ramsey Judd ran away in the middle of battle. He was forced to keep running under an assumed name to avoid being apprehended and charged with desertion. Pushing old age and faced with his own mortality, he finally starts the long journey home. Along the way, he stops in a little place in Idaho to pay his respects to the girl he left behind.But a lot has changed in his absence. Instead of a warm welcome, Ramsey finds himself at the center of a conflict between revenge and greed. He has one last chance to make things right - unless his failing health, or the law, catches up with him first.Discover the north central Idaho Territory circa 1884, as a saddle tramp with a price on his head sets out to clear his past.
Older brother TJ is adjusting to the changes and challenges of a new baby brother, Toby. It's hard for him to think of things to play with him, because he's just too little and isn't very good at a lot of things. Sometimes Toby even messes things up. Mom is always telling TJ to be careful, to slow down, and to be patient. TJ struggles to figure out what to do and then comes up with a great idea.
A lyrical novel-in-verse that takes us through the journey of coming of age in New York during the 80s. Alma's life is a series of halfways: She's half-Chinese, half-Jewish; her parents spend half the time fighting, and the other half silent; and she's halfway through becoming a woman. But as long as she can listen to her Walkman, hang out with her friends on the stoops of the Village, and ride her bike around the streets of New York, it feels like everything will be all right. Then comes the year when everything changes, and her life is overtaken by constant endings: friends move away, romances bloom and wither, her parents divorce and--just like that--her life as she knew it is over. In this world of confusing beginnings, middles, and endings, is Alma ready to press play on the soundtrack of her life?
Apply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this essential A-Z guide for your biggest questions and concerns from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline Every baby- and toddler-care decision sends parents scrambling to do the right thing, and often down into the rabbit hole of conflicting advice. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has sifted through the reliable research (including about all those old wives' tales) and will help you make a manageable molehill out of the mountain of information and answer more than sixty common concerns and dilemmas, including - Breast or bottle? Or breast and bottle? Will that cause nipple confusion?- What's the latest recommendation for introducing solids in light of potential allergies?- Should I sign us up for music and early-language classes?- What's the evidence for and against circumcision?- When is the right time to wean my baby off her pacifier?- How do I get this child to sleep through the night? Dr. Bryson boils things down with authority, demystifying the issues in three distinct sections: an objective summary of the schools of thought on the topic, including commonly held pros and cons; a clear and concise primer on "What the Science Says"; and a Bottom Line conclusion. When the science doesn't point clearly in one direction, she guides you to assess and apply the information in a way that's consistent with your family's principles and meets your child's unique needs. Full of warmth, expert wisdom, and blessedly bite-sized explanations, The Bottom Line for Baby will help you prioritize what you really need to know and do during the first year of precious life.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The "addictively readable" (The Washington Post) inside story of the British royal family's battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years--only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises "Frothy and forthright, a kind of Keeping Up with the Windsors with sprinkles of Keats."--The New York Times (Notable Book of the Year)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Elle, Town & Country "Never again" became Queen Elizabeth II's mantra shortly after Princess Diana's tragic death. More specifically, there could never be "another Diana"--a member of the family whose global popularity upstaged, outshone, and posed an existential threat to the British monarchy. Picking up where Tina Brown's masterful The Diana Chronicles left off, The Palace Papers reveals how the royal family reinvented itself after the traumatic years when Diana's blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet. Brown takes readers on a tour de force journey through the scandals, love affairs, power plays, and betrayals that have buffeted the monarchy over the last twenty-five years. We see the Queen's stoic resolve after the passing of Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother, and Prince Philip, her partner for seven decades, and how she triumphs in her Jubilee years even as family troubles rage around her. Brown explores Prince Charles's determination to make Camilla Parker Bowles his wife, the tension between William and Harry on "different paths," the ascendance of Kate Middleton, the downfall of Prince Andrew, and Harry and Meghan's stunning decision to step back as senior royals. Despite the fragile monarchy's best efforts, "never again" seems fast approaching. Tina Brown has been observing and chronicling the British monarchy for three decades, and her sweeping account is full of powerful revelations, newly reported details, and searing insight gleaned from remarkable access to royal insiders. Stylish, witty, and erudite, The Palace Papers will irrevocably change how the world perceives and understands the royal family.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The "addictively readable" (The Washington Post) inside story of the British royal family's battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years--only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises "Frothy and forthright, a kind of Keeping Up with the Windsors with sprinkles of Keats."--The New York Times (Notable Book of the Year)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Elle, Town & Country "Never again" became Queen Elizabeth II's mantra shortly after Princess Diana's tragic death. More specifically, there could never be "another Diana"--a member of the family whose global popularity upstaged, outshone, and posed an existential threat to the British monarchy. Picking up where Tina Brown's masterful The Diana Chronicles left off, The Palace Papers reveals how the royal family reinvented itself after the traumatic years when Diana's blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet. Brown takes readers on a tour de force journey through the scandals, love affairs, power plays, and betrayals that have buffeted the monarchy over the last twenty-five years. We see the Queen's stoic resolve after the passing of Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother, and Prince Philip, her partner for seven decades, and how she triumphs in her Jubilee years even as family troubles rage around her. Brown explores Prince Charles's determination to make Camilla Parker Bowles his wife, the tension between William and Harry on "different paths," the ascendance of Kate Middleton, the downfall of Prince Andrew, and Harry and Meghan's stunning decision to step back as senior royals. Despite the fragile monarchy's best efforts, "never again" seems fast approaching. Tina Brown has been observing and chronicling the British monarchy for three decades, and her sweeping account is full of powerful revelations, newly reported details, and searing insight gleaned from remarkable access to royal insiders. Stylish, witty, and erudite, The Palace Papers will irrevocably change how the world perceives and understands the royal family.
Middle school is hard--but it's way harder when a fairy godmother puts you under a truth-telling spell June has always been a people-pleaser, telling harmless little lies to make her friends and family happy. She's convinced being honest about her feelings will only hurt the people she loves Until, out of nowhere, a secret fairy godmother appears to bless her with the ability to only tell the truth Seriously? As if June didn't have enough to worry about Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is: what June feels is stressed out. Middle school is no joke--between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents' high expectations, June feels so overwhelmed that sometimes it's hard to breathe. When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but--or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?
Who wouldn't want a fairy godmother? But when June's puts her under a spell where she cannot tell a lie, the truth is middle school just got a lot harder. The truth hurts. Sixth-grader June Jackson learned that lesson early. (She told her BFF one time she didn't like her shoes. They fought for a week ) Which is why now June tells people what they what to hear. Who cares about a small fib if it makes her friends and family happy? But when June's fairy godmother appears in a cloud of glitter, she's grants June with the ability to only tell the truth. Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is June feels stressed out. Middle school is no joke--between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents' high expectations, June is so overwhelmed that sometimes it's hard to breathe. When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but--or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?
In the third book in this magical series for tweens, June must juggle friendship, first love, and the fallout from a newly discovered family secret involving the entire town--all while under a truth-telling spell. After the school musical, June has to deal with the fallout of her secret blog being exposed. June's brutally honest thoughts about her friends and family are revealed, and her community turns on her once it's known that she's hidden her true feelings for months. How can June repair her relationships after such a betrayal? And when she discovers a family secret about the history of Featherstone Creek, how will she keep from blurting out the truth?
June can't tell a lie - and that made for a lot of drama even before she joined her school musical Tween readers won't want to miss this relatable and magical new series. Honestly. June has a hard time telling the truth when it isn't what people want to hear. But she's trying to be honest with herself, and auditioning for the school musical is a step in the right direction It's what she wants -- even if her parents have other ideas. But the drama is brewing offstage, too, and on the night of the play, June's secret blog is released to the whole school. ALL of the inner secrets that she's been desperate to keep to herself are unleashed Will her friends and family forgive her for the lies? Or is her carefully-constructed life going to come crashing down?
After years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown's I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely? After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she's ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn't the only Chinese student around...but looking like everyone else doesn't mean that understanding them will be easy--especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five. When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson's poetry helps her finally feel seen. . . but can the words of a writer from 200 years ago help her open up again, and find common ground with the Five?
Blast off to space and discover how every part of the universe--the planets, the stars, asteroids, meteoroids, and more--display God's glory, creativity, and, most important, his love for you and me "An informative and inspirational bridge between science and religion for Christian households"--Kirkus Reviews In God's Little Astronomer, author and educator Tina Cho invites young readers to blast off to see God's creation in the heavens. From the sun, moon, stars, constellations, and comets, this out-of-this-world introduction to space will teach budding astronomers new words, facts, and concepts, while also encouraging them to see God throughout the universe, and reinforcing the message that the same God loves them too. Each page includes fact-filled sidebars plus an accompanying Bible verse, making God's Little Astronomer the perfect combination of faith and science for budding scientists.
"A powerful, innovative plan for finding creative fulfillment and bringing your passions to life."--Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable Make room for your dreams and revolutionize how you manage your time and energy using this groundbreaking framework for finding work-life harmony from an accomplished entrepreneur and business strategist Throughout her multifaceted career, Tina Wells has always found a way to transform her dreams into reality. She turned a business that she launched at sixteen into an award-winning marketing agency, led boardroom meetings as the youngest (and sometimes only) Black woman in the room, and pursued her childhood dream of traveling around the world. But all that success came with burnout, and Tina had to rethink how she thought about work and life. The result of her deep thinking and some trial and error, The Elevation Approach presents Tina's four-phase plan, a flexible and foolproof technique that helps you meet your goals without sacrificing joy for productivity and progress. Rather than treating work and life as separate and necessarily opposing forces, The Elevation Approach integrates your personal and professional ambitions, values, and responsibilities at every turn: - Preparation: Ask the right questions, get curious about the possibilities, and figure out what you have, what you need, and what you can give.- Inspiration: Expand your beliefs of what's possible--create spaces for mind-wandering, relearn how to pay attention, and collect creative sparks.- Recreation: Hit reset, make room for rest and play, and when something isn't working, give yourself permission to try something new.- Transformation: Evaluate the work that you've done, decide whether to stay the course, and celebrate the changes and goals you've accomplished. Whether you want to start a new business, find time for a new hobby, or reevaluate a relationship, The Elevation Approach can help you make impactful shifts and realize your most cherished dreams--without losing sight of what matters most to you. With exercises featuring writing prompts and worksheets, real-world insights from business leaders and creatives, and "Instant Elevation" practices that ensure your efforts align with your priorities in each phase, The Elevation Approach is a one-stop solution to work-life harmony.
In this companion to The Elevation Approach, create work-life harmony with thought-provoking exercises, activities, and worksheets that help you achieve your personal dreams, professional ambitions, and everything in between. In The Elevation Approach, entrepreneur Tina Wells described how you can experience the power of work-life harmony by using her foolproof plan for working toward any goal, big or small, without sacrificing your well-being. Now, Tina presents a hands-on workbook that helps you put the Elevation Approach into action, whether you already have a few cycles of her plan under your belt or are starting it for the first time. Filled with writing prompts, exercises designed to bring you joy, and worksheets to track how you spend your time, this workbook helps you realize the goals that matter most to you by guiding you through each of the plan's four phases: Preparation: Create a vision statement, define what success looks like to you, and list your nonnegotiables.Inspiration: Catalog and curate your favorite sources for new ideas, and see who you can turn to for support.Recreation: Incorporate rest and play into your routine, and take the opportunity to try something unfamiliar.Transformation: Explore deep questions about your new changes and your next steps forward.Because work-life harmony starts with making small but mighty shifts in how you manage your energy, each phase also offers three key principles that nurture these changes. From decluttering your spaces to make room for new projects to creating a ritual so that you always have a moment for yourself, Tina's tools will help you thrive as you build a life of joy, ease, and purpose.
