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Coming Home to Embodied Awakening: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI
YOUR BODY IS NOT A PROBLEM TO SOLVE. IT IS THE PLACE YOU COME HOME TO.
In a world driven by speed, digital noise, and constant striving, we have become exiles in our own skin. We treat our bodies like machines to be fixed-battling chronic pain, anxiety, and exhaustion-while searching outside ourselves for peace. But the silence we seek is not found in escaping the body; it is found in returning to it.
Coming Home to Embodied Awakening is your map for that return.
Guided by internationally renowned Qigong Master Mingtong Gu, this book offers a gentle, powerful path back to wholeness. At its heart is Wisdom Healing Qigong, an ancient practice that combines slow, flowing movements, natural breathing, and focused awareness to restore the body's natural flow of energy.
Stop thinking your way to healing. Start feeling your way home.
In these pages, you'll discover how to:
- Shift from "Fixing" to "Feeling" Transform pain and self-judgment into presence.
- Awaken Vitality: Calm the nervous system and reclaim your energy in minutes a day.
- Heal the Exile: Support recovery from chronic stress and trauma.
- Turn Movement into Prayer: Transform everyday actions into a living spiritual practice.
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Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits
Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of the best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy comes the sequel to Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek--a magical series about a special boy who is granted summoning powers from his ancestors. Seventh grader Jackson "Jax" Freeman recently learned two important facts: one, he's a summoner--someone who can call on the magical powers of his ancestors to help him do amazing things--and two, he isn't the only person with this ability. After much training, Jax and four of his summoner classmates from DuSable Middle school in Chicago are thrust into a competition called the Tournament of Spirits where they'll face the most skilled summoners from around the world. But while everyone is focused on winning, Jax is given a special side quest by the elders of the four magical families: he has to spy on each of the competitors--including his own teammates--in order to uncover who is releasing endangered, and very dangerous, cryptids into the arena. Can Jax take the top spot in the tournament and save himself and his friends from a mysterious foe? Kwame Mbalia's incredible imagination and world-building talents are on full display in this thrilling adventure that's packed with magic, friendship, non-stop action, and a lot of heart. -
Wish You Weren't Here
Fans of Rebecca Serle and Christina Lauren will adore this immersive contemporary romance set in Italy.
Ava Graham's ducks are in a row as she heads off to Italy to complete her final law school credits and fulfill a promise she made to her late mother five years ago. Ava expects her long-term boyfriend to propose before her trip, but instead of giving her a ring, he suggests they use her time abroad as a "break" before settling down.
When James Massini arrives-late-to the airport to pick up Ava as a favor to his aunt and uncle, he's surprised to find that she's not a young co-ed, but a fascinating woman approaching thirty with a serious superiority complex and a habit of underestimating him. When she's assigned to his class as a TA, he becomes determined to prove to her that there is more to life than plans and lists, no matter how hard she fights with him-or how annoyingly charming he finds their banter.
Despite the sudden disaster of her life, type A Ava might actually enjoy Italy-if only annoyingly carefree James wasn't there, too. As Ava reluctantly lets James try to show her a different way of life in Italy, she begins to find beauty in the chaos. Of course, it's when things begin to make sense again that her past comes storming back.
With a humorously relatable protagonist and a rich Italian setting, this debut novel is an escapist treat and a necessary reminder that life doesn't always care about the plans we've made for ourselves.
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Mountain's Wisdom: The Slate and the Granite
Communities are made up of the people who inhabit them. For many years two neighbouring communities lived peacefully side-by-side. One day their leaders start a terrible conflict. The citizens also got involved, amplifying the animosity. Everyone's hurtful ways adversely affect the environment, the earth and all her plants and animals. Following many years, both communities are left isolated, impoverished, and in a state of desperation. All the citizens in both communities learn an important lesson in cooperation as they need to work together to conquer the mountain that is threatening the extinction of both communities.
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Last Call to Leave Earth
When a mysterious photo changes their lives, three former friends, a haunted photographer, a fame-obsessed UFO enthusiast, and a devoted cult member, reunite to uncover the truth lurking in their small town. Rita, Carlos, and Lucas were merely friends until a pivotal moment changed everything: they photographed what many in the small town of Caminho da Anta believed to be an alien. Years later, Rita, now thriving as a professional photographer, returns to discover the truth behind that fateful day and its effects on their lives and the community. A troubled photographer, a fame-seeking UFO enthusiast, and a loyal cult member are all in pursuit of answers, but what they find could be more extraordinary than they ever anticipated. -
Make Empathy Last
Little puffin, Morty, feels uneasy about his first sleepover away from home - how will he settle in? Come along as Cyril learns about empathy and gently supports Morty, transforming an uncertain moment into a cozy, comforting memory.
Make Empathy Last is the third installment in the Blooming Petals series.
In this delightful tale, Morty is excited about his first sleepover at Cyril's and Flora's home but begins to feel uneasy as bedtime approaches. Noticing Morty's change in mood, Cyril seeks advice from Mika, who teaches him about empathy and the importance of understanding others' feelings. With this new insight, Cyril takes thoughtful steps to make Morty feel more at home, turning his first sleepover into a cozy and joyful experience. This heartwarming introduction to the concept of empathy lovingly demonstrates how compassion and understanding can create comfort and connection, brightening even the most uncertain moments.
Blooming Petals is a six-book series centred on evidence-based positive psychology. The series is rooted in acceptance, connection and sustained growth of the caregiver-child relationship. A guiding resource for parents, educators, caregivers, and counsellors, the series offers a gentle and connected experience to nurture growth and flourishing. -
C is for Charlemagne: A Historic Alphabet Book
Uncover the Story of Charlemagne-Knight-King and Emperor-One Letter at a Time!
Did you know Charlemagne, the powerful King of the Franks, named his sword "Joyous"? Or that he struggled with insomnia while ruling one of the largest empires of his time? With a love for learning and an archenemy among the Saxons, Charlemagne's life was filled with adventure, challenge, and ambition. This engaging alphabet book explores twenty-six fascinating parts of his life, from A to Z, featuring fascinating and giggle-worthy historical facts.
Perfect for both early readers and older struggling readers, this book uses an alphabet that Charlemagne himself invented, helping readers connect with history in a fresh, entertaining way. With vibrant historic images and opportunities for paired reading, this book is crafted for those who crave content that's fun and accessible. Discover the world of Charlemagne-it's anything but ordinary!
Lexile(R) Measure: 690L
Overall Reading Level: 8-11 years old
History Unboxed(R) uses a unique dual rating system.
Reading Levels:
- A) Read With Me: Simple text for child, deeper text for educators
- B) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independence
Theme Levels:
- 1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories
- 2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes
- 3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themes
This title is an A3
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Creepy Archives Volume 13 (Double-Sized Volume)
A DOUBLE SHOT OF TERROR: TWO HORRIFYING VOLUMES IN ONE! LEGENDARY CREATORS OF LEGENDARY TERROR! Collecting eight full issues and nine covers of Warren Publishing's legendary Creepy horror anthology, previously compiled in Dark Horse's hardcover volumes 15 and 16. In this double-sized volume, Creepy teams up with Edgar Allan Poe, the founding father of short-form horror himself. This volume includes all original Creepy magazine letters columns and features are included alongside stories by legendary creators like Alex Toth, Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Bernie Wrightson, and Richard Corben! Collects Creepy magazine #69-#73 and #75-#77, and the cover to Creepy #74, a reprint issue of stories that were collected in past Creepy Archives volumes. -
Dragonflies and Demons
"Dragonflies & Demons" is a captivating book about a California woman who grew up in a complex environment between two families: one of love, the other of chaos. She falls into drugs and leads an unwelcomed life of living on the streets. Till finally, she discovers peace away on a mountain deep in Dover, Pa. where she meets God on a new level and together, she is transformed. She returns home to her dying father only to promise him that she will continue to make him proud after his departure. Although her heart is broken from losing her father, the one person who was always there for her, she remains sober and begins to form a beautiful life for herself. She discovers a completely new spirituality and faith, unlike that of her childhood religious upbringing. This brings the main character to her new path of existence, that of helping others through her struggles and experiences. The joy of her journey has allowed this California woman, filled with strength and tenacity, to venture forward on her quest to share her trials, so others can learn ffrom her mistakes. This true story is beautifully written where many will relate and find their own hope forward. -
Orbit: Beastie Boys
"Orbit: Beastie Boys" charts the meteoric rise, fall, and lasting legacy of hip-hop's most unlikely icons. From the punk clubs of NYC to global superstardom, this comic biography dives deep into the lives of Adam "MCA" Yauch, Michael "Mike D" Diamond, and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz-told through their voices and those who shaped them. With dynamic art and raw storytelling, witness their transformation from hardcore kids to genre-busting pioneers. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the beat, this is the definitive tribute to the band that fought for their right-and built a legacy that still rocks today.
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Buffalo Lessons: How Bison Returned to Banff National Park
The breathtaking true story of the return of wild bison to the Rockies, as told by the wildlife biologist who helped lead them there. Featuring behind-the-scenes photographs from one of North America's most ambitious conservation projects. For thousands of years, wild bison numbering in the millions roamed across a range spanning half of North America. Then, in the 1800s, they were nearly exterminated by European settlers. Buffalo Lessons shares the story of their triumphant return to a mountainous corner of their historic range, nearly a century and a half after they last walked the land. Karsten Heuer, the conservationist tasked with leading the project, chronicles the groundbreaking reintroduction of plains bison to Banff National Park, beginning in 2017, when ten pregnant females and six males were airlifted into an enclosed pasture. It was a complex and ambitious project, designed to restore North America's largest land mammal to its important ecological role in the landscape and its cultural role for Indigenous peoples. Despite meticulous planning, Heuer and his team found themselves repeatedly "buffaloed" by the animals, who had a knack for doing the unexpected, and teaching the humans lessons along the way. Heuer packs his narrative with thrilling moments: a horseback chase to tranquilize a bison, a helicopter-assisted translocation into the rugged backcountry, and the tense tracking of wayward bulls that scale steep, treacherous terrain. Throughout, his encounters with these massive creatures--both awe-inspiring and humbling--force him to confront his assumptions about control, nature, and conservation. In 2024, Heuer was diagnosed with a terminal brain condition, and he completed the manuscript for Buffalo Lessons in the weeks and days before his death. His narrative ends seven years after the initial introduction, with a thriving population of around one hundred bison and the organization of the first Indigenous hunt in the region in over 150 years. Buffalo Lessons stands as a testament to the resilience of bison, and as the culmination of a life's work in conservation. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute -
My Sweet Boy
MY SWEET BOY
Are you looking for a fun, colorful way to teach your child good behavior? One of the best ways to learn is through fun and laughter and that's what you'll find with our new rhyming picture book. Each page is filled with adorable characters and playful rhymes, making learning about good behavior an enjoyable experience. Perfect for children aged 3-8, this book is a must-have for any parent or teacher looking to instill good manners in their young ones.
This book is Great for parents who are looking for:
- Rhyming words to increase children's creativity and imagination.
- A story with a positive message
- Rhymes with beautifully illustrated pictures on every page.
- Lessons on being a good friend and the importance of good behavior.
Features:
- The book is 24 pages long
- Perfect for 3-year-olds and up
- Creative Artwork on each page
- Rhymes for Kids can be read in less than 3 minutes
- Helps Children Develop Social Skills and Improve Reading Skills
This book is perfect for bedtime reading or anytime reading.
Get your copy today!
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Cassatt Sisters: A Novel of Love and Art
"Replete with emotional interactions that bring the sisters and their world to life, The Cassatt Sisters is hard to put down, intensely revealing, and a work of art itself." -Midwest Book Review
In 1877, the Paris art scene is very competitive for men but nearly impossible for thirty-three-year-old Mary Cassatt, an American woman. Bored by traditional methods of painting, she admires the work of avant-garde painters, especially Edgar Degas. So, when Edgar visits Mary's studio to view her paintings, she is exhilarated by his invitation to join him, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and other Impressionists in the collective.
Meeting the standards of the Impressionists is nerve-racking. Mary is judged not only as a painter but as a woman. She takes comfort in her close bond with her sister, Lydia, who often poses for her. But Mary's growing attraction to Edgar threatens to derail the plans Mary and Lydia have made for their future. When an opportunity arises to work side by side with Edgar, Mary begins a clandestine love affair that utterly upends her life and career.
In The Cassatt Sisters, author Lisa Groen paints a dazzling picture of Belle Époque Paris and the extraordinary life of artist Mary Cassatt during her time with the Impressionists. At the heart of this compelling historical novel is an age-old question: What must a woman sacrifice to live a life of freedom and accomplishment?
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Marty the Man Eater: The Tale of the Littlest Lion
Marty, a young Mountain Lion that does not eat meat, is a bit of a "troubled teenager." One evening, he has a disagreement with his mother and is sent to his room without dinner. To make matters worse, his sister makes fun of his inability to "live in the jungle" without food. Now hungry and mad, Marty decides he will run away to show his family he can live in the wild. Under the light of a full moon, he makes a dash for the creek. Marty's father went for a walk down this very creek one year ago and never returned. The young hungry lion makes a brave decision to find out what really happened to his father. His adventure begins as he sets off on a quest for answers. Unlikely individuals form friendships while uncovering the truth about Marty's father. The search for answers quickly turns into a rescue mission that takes the new friends to the most breathtaking and treacherous land they have ever seen.
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U.S. Congress
Join the hustle and bustle at the U.S. Capitol. This book for middle-grade readers gives a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Congress, detailing its historical evolution, structure, and functions. It covers key events, such as the Constitutional Convention, the Civil War, and major legislative acts. It also discusses the roles of the House and Senate, the legislative process, and contemporary challenges like polarization and gerrymandering. Notable figures and events, such as Sam Rayburn and the January 6 attack, are highlighted. Emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the legislative process, this book aligns with NCSS standards for power, authority, and governance. Includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, bibliographic references, and index.