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  • Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

    Therese de Lisieux, John Clarke

    Paperback (I C S Publications, Jan. 19, 1996)
    Translated from the critical edition by John Clarke, OCD, 3rd ed. (1997). Includes general and biblical index, with 8 pages of photos.Two and a half years before her death in 1897 at the age of 24, as Thérèse Martin began writing down her childhood memories at the request of her blood sisters in the Lisieux Carmel, few could have guessed the eventual outcome. Yet this Story of my soul, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual classic, read by millions and translated into dozens of languages around the world. Decades later, in response to growing requests from scholars and devotees of the Saint, a facsimile edition of the manuscripts appeared, along with more popular French editions of what the Saint had actually written. Here, expressed with all of Thérèse's original spontaneity and fervor, we rediscover the great themes of her spirituality: confidence and love, the little way, abandonment to God's merciful love, and her mission in the church and world today. Father John Clarke's acclaimed translation, first published in 1975 and now accepted as the standard throughout the English-speaking world, is a faithful and unaffected rendering of Thérèse's own words, from the original manuscripts. This new edition, prepared for the centenary of the Saint's death, includes a select bibliography of recent works in English on Thérèse, along with a new referencing system now widely used in studies of her doctrine.
  • I'm Thankful Each Day by Hallinan, P. K. Paperback

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    Paperback (Ideals Publications, )
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  • The Influential Author: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books that Matter

    Gregory Diehl, Gregory V. Diehl, Tom Morkes - foreword, Identity Publications

    Audible Audiobook (Identity Publications, Dec. 11, 2018)
    Do you have something important to say? Are your knowledge and experience unique, valuable, and in demand? Do you want to write a book that changes the way people think and live? By combining his experience as an educator and entrepreneur, author Gregory V. Diehl teaches passionate thinkers how to turn unique messages into profitable books - without sacrificing royalties or creative control to a publisher. With in-depth advice for all stages of book creation and publication, The Influential Author takes a uniquely grounded and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Unlike self-publishing guides that promise to teach you how to write a best-selling book quickly and easily, it actually walks you through the complex details of planning, writing, editing, and promoting your work at the standards of traditional publishing. Whether you are an experienced author or have just started thinking about how to write a nonfiction book, The Influential Author will teach you about: Combining your passions and experience with demand to decide what book to write Organizing your knowledge into sections and chapters for maximum comprehension and flow Refining your book with feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta readers, and market testing Choosing a title, subtitle, description, and cover design that capture your message and create sales Pricing and promoting each format of your book (digital, print, and audio) for maximum revenue Enjoying lifelong passive income, influence, and meaning from your book's success Publishing a book could be one of the most meaningful things you ever do. Listen to The Influential Author to get started on your path to writing nonfiction books that matter.
  • U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans: The Traveling Expat's Guide to Living, Working, and Staying Tax Compliant Abroad

    Olivier Wagner, Gregory Diehl

    eBook (Identity Publications, Feb. 1, 2017)
    The Amazon Expat Tax Bestseller, Now Updated for 2019. Are you a citizen of the United States who lives abroad? You probably know America is one of only two countries that taxes its citizens on their worldwide income, regardless of where they live or work. If you’re thinking about becoming a digital nomad or expatriating to another country, do you know how to avoid paying unfair taxes on your income while abroad? There may be huge penalties and tax evasion charges if you don’t file correctly.By combining the right strategies for citizenship, residency, banking, incorporation, and physical presence in other countries, most Americans abroad can legally lower their U.S. tax owing to $0. In U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans, Certified Public Accountant, U.S. immigrant, expat, and perpetual traveler Olivier Wagner shows you how to use 100% legal strategies (beyond traditionally maligned “tax havens”) to keep your income and assets safe from the IRS.Olivier covers a wealth of international tax information updated for 2019, including:· Step-by-step instructions for the Forms and Schedules you will use to file your offshore tax, no matter where you are.· How to qualify for special deductions, credits, and exemptions on international taxation.· Why opening bank accounts and corporations in foreign countries is easier than you think.· How residency or citizenship in another country can legally lower your taxes.· How your spouse and children (whether American or of another nationality) affect your tax situation.· Practical advice for moving, living, and working with tax-free income in other parts of the world.· What to consider before renouncing your American citizenship and saying goodbye to the IRS for good.As a non-resident American, there is no single easy answer to lower your taxes. If you don’t understand every possibility, you could end up paying too much. Embrace a worldly lifestyle with confidence as you master the U.S. tax system for Americans living overseas.
  • The Way of Perfection

    St. Teresa of Avila, Fr. Kieran Kavanaugh

    Paperback (ICS Publications, March 3, 2000)
    A Study Edition, with Introduction, Commentary, Discussion Questions, and Glossary Prepared by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. St. Teresa of Avila is an unsurpassed teacher of Christian prayer and spirituality, and in The Way of Perfection she is at her best. Now, with the help of this study edition, everyone can enjoy the benefits of her wisdom. In The Way of Perfection, St. Teresa gives practical counsels and advice on prayer, destined originally for the few nuns who embraced the reformed Carmelite life she established. As a handbook for spiritual formation, it presented them with the basic Christian spirituality undergirding their Constitutions and Rule. Over the centuries, the book's appeal has reached far beyond the walls of Carmelite monasteries, and The Way of Perfection has become a spiritual classic. More and more today, Teresa's instructions speak to all those interested in prayer, providing them with basic guidelines for praying and showing how to avoid potential pitfalls. But as the readership and interest grow, so does the need for some help in working with this sixteenth-century text. The principles and teachings in Teresa's book, first presented within the limited horizons of her own situation, clearly lend themselves to broader applications, and can work well in all walks of life. This study edition-with its introduction, commentary, notes, discussion questions, and glossary-provides what is needed to assist contemporary readers in making these applications and delving more deeply into the text's spiritual riches.
  • What Do Animals Do in Winter?: How Animals Survive the Cold

    Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger, Susan Harrison

    Paperback (Ideals Publications, Aug. 15, 1995)
    Investigates the ways different animal species survive in cold wea ther. Topics include hibernation migration and other survival strategies
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  • Neurology Rounds with the Maverick: Adventures with Patients from the Golden Age of Medicine

    Bernard Patten

    eBook (Identity Publications, Sept. 15, 2019)
    In Neurology Rounds with the Maverick, clinical neurologist Dr. Bernard M. Patten recounts his most profound, entertaining, and uncommon experiences with patients throughout his 34-year medical career. Learn about the strange case of the teenage girl who got pulled out of class for medical treatment because she couldn’t stop laughing. Then consider the 14-year-old who faked grand mal seizures for more than a year to get away from her sexually abusive father. Consider the awkward situation of the hairdresser who heard voices from God instructing her to stab her customers with her scissors or the well-documented phenomenon of patients (including Dr. Patten’s own mother) correctly predicting their own deaths. Read Dr. Patten’s encounters with artist George Rodrigue as he lost his memory and physicist Stephen Hawking when he was considering experimental ALS treatment. As well, enjoy learning about when Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich came to America to be treated for atrophy in his right hand and shipping magnate Aristotle Socrates Onassis’s consultations about Myasthenia Gravis.Neurology Rounds with the Maverick presents an authentic look inside some of the most complex, strange, and fascinating neurological cases of the last half-century of medicine. Read it to appreciate the good, the bad, the terrible, and the densely human anecdotes that document the past and light the way for the future of medicine.
  • The 's of Halloween

    Patti Reeder Eubank

    Hardcover (Ideals Publications, May 7, 2003)
    Two endearing black cats lead children through the alphabet as each letter brings new words for the Halloween season. Patricia Eubank's art is colorful and full of the little details that children love to pore over. This tale is perfect for the young child as there's nothing scary in the book.Hardcover, 8.5 x 8.5, 40 pages, ages 4 to 8
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  • The Truth Behind Trump Derangement Syndrome: "There is more than meets the eye"

    John L Fraser

    Paperback (JF Publications, Dec. 6, 2018)
    LIFE-CHANGING REVELATIONSShould we really believe that the far-left liberals and the mainstream media hate President Trump because he shouldn’t have beat them in the 2016 elections or that he supposedly is racist, or not presidential, disrespectful, etc.? There has to be something more than these simple natural explanations to this hysteria. Many folks have attempted to answer these questions, but the real reasons have been difficult to pinpoint……Until now, Join author John Fraser as he ventures on a spiritual journey that exposes another side that is not being reported. From the moment God showed him how Donald Trump was going to be a modern day deliverer to the candid explanations of various scriptures that support people’s current behavior. Take heed as an unseen enemy is revealed and discover the many truths that will inspire a better way of life. Find the answers that you may be looking for…one page at a time!
  • Our Presidents Their Lives and Stories

    Nancy J. Skarmeas

    Paperback (Ideals Publications, Jan. 1, 2004)
    In the 215 years since George Washington's inauguration, many individuals have aspired to become president. A select few have achieved this goal. Our Presidents: Their Lives and Stories chronicles these leaders' paths to the presidency, the events that defined their terms, and the activities that they prusued after leaving office. Each entry includes photos or paintings of the president and an excerpt from a speech.
  • Loving Ordinary Life: The Self-Help Book for People Who Are Tired of Self-Help Books

    Anastasia Petrenko, Identity Publications

    Audible Audiobook (Identity Publications, Dec. 7, 2017)
    Loving Ordinary Life is written for us: living, emotional people. We all want to live a happy life, but we can easily fall into a state of despondency. We prefer to smile, but more often we frown. We like being inspired, but most likely, we can't recall the last time when we were. There are many books and courses about self-motivation and inspiration. You might have heard hundreds of platitudes and affirmations. Each of them sounds valid but their utility is limited when you actually find yourself stuck in a pit of pain and despair. Loving Ordinary Life is meant to make a functional difference. It's not a treatment for depression. It is about living a life where depression has no place. Loving Ordinary Life is your guide. It is designed so that you can listen to any section and find the inspiration to act and improve your life when you're feeling down. Each chapter in Loving Ordinary Life is a tool for moving from a negative idle state to a positive proactive state. It displays to you the art of being present, free, and genuine every day. If you want to be more fulfilled and enjoy life more, if you're open to quality changes, Loving Ordinary Life will become your loyal companion. Everything is within your power. You are the master of your life. How you experience it depends only on you. Take the lead. "Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking." - Marcus Aurelius
  • The Science of the Cross

    Edith Stein, Josephine Koeppel (Translator), Dr. L. Gelber, Romaeus Leuven

    Paperback (ICS Publications, Feb. 3, 2003)
    To help celebrate the fourth centenary of the birth of St. John of the Cross in 1542, Edith Stein received the task of preparing a study of his writings. She uses her skill as a philosopher to enter into an illuminating reflection on the difference between the two symbols of cross and night. Pointing out how entering the night is synonymous with carrying the cross, she provides a condensed presentation of John's thought on the active and passive nights, as discussed in The Ascent of Mount Carmel and The Dark Night. All of this leads Edith to speak of the glory of resurrection that the soul shares, through a unitive contemplation described chiefly in The Living Flame of Love. In the summer of 1942, the Nazis without warrant took Edith away. The nuns found the manuscript of this profound study lying open in her room. Because of the Nazis' merciless persecution of Jews in Germany, Edith Stein traveled discreetly across the border into Holland to find safe harbor in the Carmel of Echt. But the Nazi invasion of Holland in 1940 again put Edith in danger. The cross weighed down heavily as those of Jewish birth were harassed. Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross's superiors then assigned her a task they thought would take her mind off the threatening situation. The fourth centenary of the birth, of St. John of the Cross (1542) was approaching, and Edith could surely contribute a valuable study for the celebration. It is no surprise that in view of her circumstances she discovered in the subject of the cross a central viewpoint for her study. A subject like this enabled her to grasp John's unity of being as expressed in his life and works. Using her training in phenomenology, she helps the reader apprehend the difference in the symbolic character of cross and night and why the night-symbol prevails in John. She clarifies that detachment is designated by him as a night through which the soul must pass to reach union with God and points out how entering the night is equivalent to carrying the cross. Finally, in a fascinating way Edith speaks of how the heart or fountainhead of personal life, an inmost region, is present in both God and the soul and that in the spiritual marriage this inmost region is surrendered by each to the other. She observes that in the soul seized by God in contemplation all that is mortal is consumed in the fire of eternal love. The spirit as spirit is destined for immortal being, to move through fire along a path from the cross of Christ to the glory of his resurrection.