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Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture

Motherhood is hard. Really hard.

Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean know this personally. As moms who have spent decades working with and encouraging other moms, they know the struggles real moms face in our real world. Their survey of more than seven hundred moms revealed that moms experience worry, anger, comparison, escapism, a desire for control, and even heartbreak while raising children. And moms long to connect with God in the midst of it all, but even that can feel like a challenge.

That's why we need a well. For centuries, women met daily at neighborhood wells to draw water for their families, meeting a very significant physical need. But these wells were also gathering spaces, providing much-needed community and relationships.

Moms at the Well offers a modern-day "well" for mothers--a gathering place to encourage one another, take an honest look at the challenges we face as moms, and experience the God who invites us into a process of spiritual transformation.

Through studying women in Scripture, this seven-week Bible study walks through challenges that moms face:

• When we feel unseen
• When we're worried
• When we're running from pain
• When we're caught in a comparison trap
• When we're angry
• When we're grasping for control
• When our hearts are breaking

Moms at the Well includes weekly sessions for groups of any size, access to weekly teaching videos, and five days of individual study and reflection each week. You'll study how God meets you where you are, welcomes you into honest conversation, calls you to trust and obey, transforms and sets you free, and invites you to be an agent of shalom.

This refreshing, accessible, and insightful study from trusted Bible teachers will encourage you in your faith. Meet with moms, meet with God, and find much-needed refreshment at the well.

The most comprehensive guide to the counseling practicum and internship experience

This bestselling text prepares graduate counseling students to effectively negotiate the major issues and challenges they face while on pre-practicum, practicum, and internship. The expanded and revised fourth edition includes a new personal narrative describing lessons learned at the conclusion of each chapter, updated case studies, and an international focus. It encompasses the latest Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards, expanded coverage of telemental health and telemental supervision, and the impact of technology on graduate counseling programs. Additionally, the fourth edition stresses diversity, equity, and inclusion with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ population, multicultural counseling, and trauma treatment.

With an emphasis on counseling as a specific professional identity, the book guides graduate students and novice counselors in developing their own approach to counseling and supervision. It addresses how to maintain beneficial working relationships, self-care, honing writing skills, and record-keeping. Concise and easy to read, the book chronicles everything students need to know as they enter and progress through the practicum and internship process. Complete with case studies and sample forms, the text incorporates information on how to select and apply for practicum and internships in all settings. The book also examines ethical and legal issues, ensuring student safety at field sites, and clinical issues including teletherapy and termination. Instructors will have access to an updated Instructor Manual and chapter PowerPoints. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• Personal narratives describing lessons learned and updated case studies throughout
• Strong focus on technology and the impact of COVID-19 as well as counseling as an international profession
• Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion with special focus on LGBTQ+ individuals
• Expanded attention to trauma treatment including suicide and workplace safety
• Maps to 2024 CACREP standards

Key Features:

• Focuses on counseling as a specific professional identity
• Mentors students in a supportive, user-friendly style
• Covers everything students need to know as they enter and progress through the practicum and internship processes
• Addresses crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Includes coverage of trauma, mindfulness, social media, cyberbullying, ethical and legal concerns, and clinical writing and documentation

People Powered by AI: A Playbook for HR Leaders Ready to Shape the New World of Work was written for HR professionals, people leaders, and business executives who want to take the lead (not play catch-up), this book is a candid and empowering guide to using artificial intelligence to strengthen the human side of work. It's not about becoming a tech expert. It's about becoming an informed, intentional, and strategic leader in a time of rapid change.

Author Theresa Fesinstine brings over 25 years of executive experience in People and Culture, along with her recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI and an MIT-certified expert. She's trained thousands of HR leaders across industries, advised AI startups, and taught AI for Business at the collegiate level. In this book, she brings all that knowledge down to earth-making AI approachable, relevant, and actionable for anyone in HR.

Whether you're intrigued by AI, intimidated by it, or unsure where to even begin, this playbook will guide you step-by-step through what matters most:

• Understanding the core AI concepts HR professionals need to know (without the jargon)
• Learning how to identify real use cases that solve problems, not just follow trends
• Exploring generative AI tools and prompts you can start using right now
• Navigating ethical concerns, bias, and how to ensure equity stays at the center of innovation
• Building a culture of curiosity and experimentation with your HR team
• Staying grounded in what matters most: people, trust, and thoughtful leadership

This book doesn't just teach you how to use AI. It challenges you to rethink what HR can become in an age where technology moves faster than most organizations do. With real-world case studies, practical tools, and an open-door tone, People Powered by AI is both a guidebook and a call to action.

You'll leave with a fresh perspective on your role as a leader, a clear roadmap to start or improve your AI journey, and the confidence to help your organization adapt with integrity and intention.

Because the future of work isn't AI-powered. It's People First and AI Forward.

Walking safely and confidently is essential for maintaining independence as we age. Tai Chi Walking for Seniors is a beginner-friendly guide designed to help older adults improve balance, strengthen the legs, and take safer steps-all from the comfort of home.

This book introduces gentle Tai Chi-inspired walking movements that are slow, controlled, and easy on the joints. The exercises focus on posture, weight shifting, and mindful movement to support stability and coordination. No prior Tai Chi experience is needed, and each routine is designed to feel approachable and manageable.

With clear explanations and a calm, supportive approach, this guide helps seniors build strength gradually while reducing fear of falling. The movements can be practiced indoors or outdoors, in small spaces, and at a comfortable pace.

Inside This Book, You'll Discover:

• Beginner-friendly Tai Chi walking exercises

• Gentle routines to improve balance and coordination

• Movements to strengthen legs and support joint health

• Techniques for safer stepping and smoother walking

• Low-impact exercises suitable for home practice

• Simple guidance designed specifically for seniors

Why This Guide Works for Beginners:

• Easy-to-follow instructions with no complex moves

• Low-impact and joint-friendly exercises

• No equipment or gym required

• Supports confidence and everyday mobility

• Designed for safe, at-home practice

Whether you are new to exercise or looking for a safer way to stay active, Tai Chi Walking for Seniors offers a simple, calming path to better balance, stronger legs, and more confident steps at home.

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Sumérgete en una de las obras más grandes y profundas de la literatura universal. Los hermanos Karamazov es la última novela de Fiódor M. Dostoievski y un retrato magistral de la Rusia del siglo XIX, donde la fe, la duda, la razón y la pasión humana se enfrentan dentro de una familia marcada por el conflicto moral y emocional.

La historia sigue la turbulenta relación entre el corrupto y libertino Fiódor Karamazov y sus hijos -Dmitri, impulsivo y apasionado; Iván, brillante y escéptico; y Aliocha, espiritual y compasivo- cuyas vidas se ven envueltas en disputas por herencias, amores imposibles y un crimen que sacude los cimientos de su mundo. A través de intensos diálogos filosóficos y una profundidad psicológica extraordinaria, la novela explora el bien y el mal, la culpa, la justicia y la eterna pregunta sobre la existencia de Dios.

Este es un libro para el lector que busca algo más que una historia. Una obra que desafía la mente, conmueve el espíritu y deja una huella duradera. Los hermanos Karamazov invita a reflexionar sobre la libertad humana, la responsabilidad moral y el sentido de la vida, convirtiéndose en una lectura imprescindible para quienes aman los clásicos que transforman y perduran.

Troubleshooters series fan-favorite Jules Cassidy is back!

Starting over is never easy, but when Jules is forced out of the FBI, he has the help of his good friend, former Navy SEAL Sam Starrett, as he takes on his first case as head of the Troubleshooters personal security firm's brand new Los Angeles office.

Jules's assignment: Locate a woman named Emily Johnson, the unexpected heir to a Hollywood producer's massive fortune. The weird twist? The producer's estranged son is the client who's hired Jules and Sam to find this mysterious stranger who'll inherit what should have been his-millions he claims he does not need or want.

Still, the investigation should be simple despite the lack of information about this woman with a very common name. But Jules knows that with Sam's help, he'll find her, even if they have to knock on the door of every Emily Johnson in the greater Los Angeles area.

Best of all? This easy case is danger-free.

But as the WTFs surrounding the investigation start piling up rapidly and haphazardly, it soon becomes clear to both Jules and Sam that someone's gunning for their mysterious and hard-to-find Emily-and for them, as well.

In a novel that's part mystery, part drama, part comedy and all heart, Brockmann's long-awaited return to the Troubleshooters world also delivers the story of Jules Cassidy's first-ever investigation as a seventeen-year-old high school student.

Shortly after his father's untimely death, Jules and his mother move back to her rural Connecticut hometown, where Jules begins his senior year as the "new kid." It's not long before he is immersed in solving a crime-someone is attacking girls at weekend parties. With the help of a new group of friends, Jules is determined to catch and bring the violent perpetrator to justice.

But life doesn't always go according to plan...

100 Wisdom Lessons for Life and Living is a thoughtfully structured, year-long journey designed to help readers grow in faith, character, and purpose through biblical wisdom applied to everyday life. Rather than offering quick inspiration or isolated reflections, this book invites steady, intentional formation-wisdom that shapes how life is actually lived.

Organized into three progressive "semesters," the book moves from foundational inner work, to real-world application, and finally to legacy-focused living. These movements guide readers through essential themes such as humility, perspective, identity, discipline, stewardship, relationships, resilience, family, and calling. Each chapter builds upon the last, helping readers see how wisdom develops over time and across seasons of life.

Each of the 100 lessons is centered on a concise maxim and follows a consistent, accessible format:

• a short teaching that unpacks the truth,
• a practical step to apply it,
• a prayer to reflect with God,
• and a Scripture passage to anchor the lesson biblically.

This structure makes the book ideal for personal devotion, small groups, mentoring relationships, and church or classroom-style study. Readers are encouraged to engage two to three lessons per week, allowing the book to function as a year-long curriculum rather than a one-time read.

Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership and lived experience, J. Derrick Johnson, D.Min., writes with clarity, warmth, and theological grounding. His approach challenges without condemning, encourages without minimizing difficulty, and calls readers to honest self-examination paired with grace-filled growth.

100 Wisdom Lessons for Life and Living is not simply a collection of quotes or inspirational thoughts-it is a practical guide for forming habits, strengthening faith, and shaping a life that leaves a lasting legacy.

For the first time, THE BUSINESS INVESTOR explains in practical terms how to apply Warren Buffett's investment hurdle rate, using Buffett's own words as the foundation.

The book lays out the Warren Buffett path to financial freedom in a groundbreaking, step-by-step guide that takes you from mindset to methodology and is designed for investors who want to think and act like long-term business owners. Building on Benjamin Graham's original foundation in The Intelligent Investor, the book expands it with Warren Buffett's principles of owning great businesses-run by excellent management-and investing only when the odds are clearly in your favor. The focus is on achieving attractive, long-term returns based on a company's underlying earnings.

The book also introduces a powerful new tool that enables investors to analyze and optimize their own investment profile and circle of competence. This tool was developed by Peter Gustafson through his lectures in Omaha, Nebraska, at the executive management seminar The Genius of Warren Buffett.

Fall in love with coastal life in this poetic homage to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

As a very small child, Danny Willcutt moved with his family to Charleston, South Carolina where his father was stationed in the U.S. Navy. Growing up, he would roam the woods, creeks, marshes, and beaches of the Lowcountry, where hunting, fishing, shrimping, and crabbing became the way of life. So much so, he never left, marrying and raising his own family in his beloved coastal community.

Beneath the Bright Palmetto Moon is Willcutt's second book of poetry highlighting the natural wonders of the South Carolina coast. Reflecting Willcutt's love of nature and coastal life, his latest poetry collection embodies the extraordinary ebb and flow of life surrounding the sea and the brackish waters of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Filled with poignant anecdotes of daily life peppered with wholesome family memories, his poems transport you to simpler times, offering a restorative stroll under a bright palmetto moon, breathing in the salt air as you are lulled by the hum of dragonflies.

A poetic homage to Lowcountry coastal life, Beneath the Bright Palmetto Moon will inspire you to slow down and experience the breathtaking beauty of the South Carolina coast.

What if the Bible you know is only a fragment of a much older and deeper sacred tradition?

The Ethiopian Complete Bible Decoded reveals the most ancient and complete biblical canon still preserved today: the 88-book Ethiopian Orthodox Bible. This definitive English edition takes readers beyond the limits of Western canons and into a world of hidden symbols, sacred numbers, cosmic structures, and spiritual codes that have remained largely unknown for centuries.

Unlike standard Bibles, the Ethiopian canon includes books such as the Book of Enoch, Jubilees, Meqabyan, Ezra, Wisdom texts, and other sacred writings excluded or lost in other traditions. These texts do not stand alone-they form a unified system of divine knowledge. This book shows how they connect, how they speak to one another, and how they unlock the deeper language of Scripture.

Inside this volume, you will discover why the Bible was never meant to be read only literally. You will learn how Scripture communicates through symbols, numbers, archetypes, repetition, and sacred patterns. From the ancient Ge'ez language to prophetic time cycles, from sacred geometry to biblical archetypes, each chapter reveals a hidden layer of meaning that transforms how Scripture is understood.

This book guides you step by step through:

• The origins and authority of the world's oldest biblical canon

• The structure and purpose of all 88 sacred books

• The symbolic language of Scripture and why it was designed that way

• Sacred numbers, prophetic sequences, and divine time cycles

• Lost and ignored books that reshape biblical theology

• Angels, cosmic order, judgment, and heavenly hierarchies

• Archetypes of kings, prophets, rebels, and righteous ones

• The symbolic meaning of names, animals, colors, and elements

• A practical method to read the Bible as an initiate, not a surface reader

• A complete interpretive map of over 1,000 recurring biblical symbols

• How these ancient codes still operate in daily life today

This is not a devotional Bible. It is a decoding guide.
It is written for readers who feel that Scripture contains far more depth than they have been taught, and who are searching for a coherent, structured, and authentic approach to biblical wisdom.

Whether you are a theologian, researcher, spiritual seeker, or advanced reader of sacred texts, The Ethiopian Complete Bible Decoded offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with a symbolic, cosmic, and living form of faith-one that predates modern doctrines and restores the Bible as a system of divine order rather than a collection of disconnected stories.

This book does not ask you to abandon faith.
It invites you to see Scripture as it was originally designed to be seen.

If you have ever sensed that the Bible speaks in a deeper language-this book was written for you.

En Costuras del corazón (Monarca, 2026) de Jeannette Moreno-McNeill, el lector podrá constatar que la elaboración de duelos toma diversos caminos desconocidos. Para la autora, el camino fue la poesía. El dolor, el padecimiento, toman la frágil textura de la estética que propone la poesía. Los asuntos cotidianos, los detalles que aparecen y reaparecen frente a los ojos, son los detonantes de esta colección poética que elige a las lenguas española e inglesa como código de expresión.

Jeannette Moreno-McNeill (Ciudad de México) vio la luz a los pies del Ángel de Independencia en el Ex-Sanatorio Reforma. Participa en diversos encuentros de escritores en el Valle de Texas. Asiste a talleres literarios y lecturas con el propósito de compartir su arte. Radicó en Monterrey, Nuevo León. Actualmente vive en Mc Allen, Texas, donde imparte conferencias.

New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean returns with the fiery conclusion to her blazingly sexy Hell's Belles series.

A struggling songwriter returns to her childhood summer camp and comes face-to-face with the imaginary boy from her past-and a second chance she never believed was real.

Marina is used to being overlooked. She works at her manipulative aunt's boutique, writing songs on a broken keyboard and spending her free time with her grandmother. Her last close friend was a boy from summer camp years ago, but he was imaginary, so he doesn't count. When Marina lands an audition that could change everything, her Grams pushes her to find inspiration where it all started. Armed with an old camp notebook, Marina returns to the now-abandoned campground, hoping to write one good song. Instead, she meets a handsome stranger.

Gil has never forgotten the girl who made his summers full of sunlight. He remembers the snacks she shared with him, the songs she wrote, and the promise he made to always come back for her. But he wasn't prepared for the wave of emotions he felt when she came back. Eager to keep his second chance from slipping away, Gil spends the weekend with Marina, hoping she'll realize he's the boy she imagined all those years ago.

Together, they return to a time where the summer is magic and the days are never ending. Marina can't help but wonder if Gil is real, then maybe happy endings are too.

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JOTA: A Queer Latina y Latinx Anthology is a landmark collection of over 70 queer writers and artists. Building on the foundation of Chicana Lesbians: The Girls Our Mothers Warned Us About (1991) and Compañeras (1987), JOTA shares a new addition to the queer Latinx literary and artistic canons with stories, poems, essays, plays, art, and music. JOTA arrives at a critical moment when political systems threaten queer communities once again-yet contributors now have more tools to resist. We will resist! JOTA's movement promises to illuminate generational shifts from fear and silence to bold and brazen declarations of identity, honoring the radiant visual and written stories of our ancestors of the past, present, and future.