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A good life starts with healthy habits, and habits are easier to keep when learned at an early age. Children under the age of seven exhibit more theta brainwaves, which foster learning and creativity. The flavor of fresh fruit, the simple pleasure of a good book, or taking a moment to share with the ones we care about make for good lessons in living a full life. Taking the time to teach these ideas early on, with positivity and clarity, can communicate a lifetime of good habits to a child while still embracing the joy of being a kid! Read along together and find ways to make every day a healthy one. “It’s never too early to affirm self-love. In Lois’ charming I See a Healthy Me!, your child will begin their journey of self-love and self-care which will last a lifetime.” —Laura Alden Kamm, author Intuitive Wellness, Using Your Body’s Inner Wisdom to Heal

Amy’s transformational memoir explores the journey from despair to repair and serves an invitation to us all to understand the distinctions of an extraordinary life through the lens of resilience, compassion, and service. What was it like living in a culture devoid of rites of passage other than binge and puke and spread your legs? Naturally, my heart hurt, my soul ached, and my spirit floated lost. From this place of intensity, I developed incredible resilience. This is what happened: settling into sobriety, grounding into gratitude, and cultivating a compassionate heart, my mind cleared, my heart opened, my spirit reactivated, and my energy expanded. This is what it’s like now: breathing aloha into every moment, recognizing our interdependence, and claiming responsibility as a source for transformation, naturally, my grateful heart has more blessings than I can say grace over. “Equal parts lyrical, confessional, and practical, Amy Elizabeth vulnerably uses her own journey through addiction and trauma to inspire readers to move beyond limiting beliefs and heal from the past” (Alicia Muñoz, author of No More Fighting: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship) “Moonshot is an elegant and visceral memoir that dares one to question one’s own resilience and courage. Indeed, Amy Elizabeth is as transparent as she appears in these pages. Love the interactive curriculum and its usefulness” (Kekuhi Keali’ikanaka’oleohaililani, trainer, Hālau ‘Ōhi’a). “This work is the bridge between despair and repair. It is an invitation for women to tenderize our own hearts and to craft a new heart-centric story, the true story of who we are at our core” (Kristen Noel, editor-in-chief, Best Self Magazine). “Nature did not design us to be alone. Evidence shows that people who enjoy close, fulfilling relationships with others are happier, healthier, and more creative. If this does not prompt you to the wonderful Moonshot, please reconsider. Highly recommended!” (Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters). “What an enchanting, captivating, beautiful, practical book! Based in personal experience and penetrating prose, Moonshot is meant for anyone who needs more love, empathy, and compassion in their life—and who doesn’t? Let Amy be your guide to a richer, deeper commitment—not just to others but to the world” (Barbara Montgomery Dossey, RN, PhD, FAAN, author of Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Visionary, Healer and Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice).

Hidden City of Alchemy is a Steampunk adventure injected with just the right amount of science fiction, romance, and historical fiction, to keep the reader on their toes. A smart and brave heroine with a love for inventing discovers a dangerous family secret in a diary after her mother is kidnapped by German spies. Lizzie must leave London and travel to France while learning the shocking truth about her ancestor and about a chemical which could destroy the world, if it should fall into the wrong hands.AU UPDATE 2.28.2020:“An exciting ride through a steampunk world filled with adventure.Surprises around every corner!” - Madolyn Locke, award-winningauthor of ‘The Quilt’Stand-alone steampunk tale from Melissa Coleman 5-star readers favourite award-winning author of A Confabulated Compendium of Anecdotes and The Halfling. Young English woman, Elizabeth Peters has a ski-sloped nose, a hereditary defect from her father’s side. But what is distinguishable about her is her intelligence. She’d rather spend her time inventing gadgets, redesigning engineering contraptions and doing word puzzles than becoming a respectable housewife as her mother wishes.Elizabeth’s world is turned upside down one evening when she arrives home to find the house has been ransacked and her mother missing from her basement workshop – presumably kidnapped by German spies.After sifting through the wreckage, she discovers a dangerous family secret in a peculiar-looking cryptic diary, a strange talking ring and a French man - Albert Bourdillon.Lizzie must leave London and travel to France while learning the shocking truth about the owner of the diary and about a chemical which could destroy the world, if it should fall into the wrong hands.A chemical threat so lethal it could destroy herself, the people she loves and the world. Hidden City of Alchemy is a Steampunk adventure injected with just the right amount of science fiction, romance, and historical fiction, to keep the reader on their toes.

When Ashleys boyfriend, Jared, invites her to accompany him to a deserted beach, she thinks he has taken her to the perfect place to watch the sunset. Unfortunately, she could not be more wrong. Moments later, he overpowers her in a fit of anger, stopping her beating heart and sending her plummeting into a world of darkness. But it is not over. It is just the beginning.Now immersed in the world of the afterlife, Ashley transforms into a supernatural being determined to get revenge on Jared and find the motivation behind his brutal and bizzare actions. But Ashley becomes a new liability when dark forces discover the strength of her powers and their greed brings war upon the spirit elements. During dark times, Ashley must find her inner strength and fight for what she believes in. But will her thirst for vengeance force her to overlook what really matters?In this young adult fantasy, two vastly different worlds united by life and death hang in the balance as a girl journeys through an unforgiving afterlife to fulfill a revengeful mission.

This is a story about belief, about holding onto dreams and never giving up, and about discovering new ways to make them come true.It is also a story about nature and trust and finding out that all things are possible.Tommy wanted so badly to see forever, but how could he climb to the top of the tree if he was so little? Torlan the Tree Spirit showed him how easy it was to reach higher than hed ever thought he could and that anything can come true when we believe.Natures secrets are alive in every garden, backyard, laneway, park, and puddle, lying and waiting to be discovered by our inquisitive children. And these discoveries made in the simplicity and honesty of childhood form a magical memory bank of wonder to draw from as they grow.

I have written this book with the unique perspective of standing in God’s White Light, during an afterlife experience. With an open mind and a glimpse of what lies ahead for us, I now have a non-traditional explanation for parts of the Bible. Verses from the Bible are used as a backdrop to parts of this book. Inside, details are given on why it doesn’t matter how you get to God. From my real life experiences, I now understand that Religion isn’t about who is wrong and who is right. It is about finding our peace. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus teaches us how to find our peace. This peace is the gateway to God and His Light. This book is also designed to be a handbook or guide. This guide will help people understand why the Church and Religion will still be very important after disclosure of intelligent alien life happens. After a disclosure event of this kind, this book will explain and help people understand that it doesn’t matter. The reason being, is that God and Jesus are still both very real.

LORAL COUNTY TIMES: Return to Echo Woods is the introductory tale of people, animals, and adventures in fictional Loral County in Missouri. This rural area is a place where normal activities are not exactly as they appear because of a clever elf named Sam, who has hidden agendas and is only visible to a select population. He is especially perplexing to newcomer Audry Merryweather, a young woman who moves to Echo Woods to take ownership of her familys historical homestead. Here she unwittingly becomes an accomplice in Sams efforts to shelter and provide forever homes for animals. But, she is not alone. Sam is quite resourceful and has many allies with diverse talentseverybody from an animal control officer to a youth home coordinator and even a red-tailed hawk. Altogether, they combat bullies, overcome challenges, and provide a community where all can call home. Woven within this tale are historical and geographical Missouri references that are hyperlinked to web resources. These offer superior supplemental reading materials for students and educators alike. Subtle humanitarian messages regarding animal welfare and culture, as well as Missouri history, make this a value-added book for young readers.