The Little Book of Heartbreak

by Meghan Laslocky
The Little Book of Heartbreak
Author: Meghan Laslocky
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 110160283X
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The perfect anti-valentine: a whirlwind tour through love’s most crushing moments What’s the best way to mend a broken heart? Forget ice cream, wine, and sappy movies. Journalist Meghan Laslocky advises: Read through the pain. From forbidden love in 12th century Paris to the art of crafting the perfect “I’m over you” mix, The Little Book of Heartbreak is a quirky exploration of all things lovelorn, including: • How serial cheater Ernest Hemingway stole his wife’s job just as their marriage was collapsing • Kinky spells cast by lovesick men in ancient Greece • Painter Oscar Kokoschka’s attempt to get over an ex by creating (and having liaisons with!) her life-size replica • Brooding crooner Morrissey’s personal creed about how romantic love is useless • The surprising science behind heartbreak and love addiction • The connection between World War II and what you talk about with your therapist • Insights into the tricky chemistry of monogamy and infidelity, courtesy of tiny rodents • And other lessons learned from ill-fated romances, lovers’ quarrels, and hell-hath-no-fury spats throughout the ages Featuring anecdotes from history, literature, culture, art and music, The Little Book of Heartbreak shares the entertaining, empowering and occasionally absurd things that happen when love is on its last legs.

A Little Book of Comfort

by Boyd Bailey
A Little Book of Comfort
Author: Boyd Bailey
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736972463
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Find comfort in Jesus’s words: “I am the way and the truth and the life.” John 14:6 Life is filled with choices, uncertainties, and hardships. But there is good news! Jesus faced many of the same kinds of trials you do, and He will daily walk by your side to offer guidance, answers, and hope. Spend a few minutes each day talking with your Savior, learning from His words, and finding inspiration from His life example. Each of these 90 short devotions will connect you with the heart of Jesus and includes a brief prayer or a question for personal reflection. Grow closer to Jesus and lean on His teaching for help in the midst of everyday concerns related to work, worries, finances, and more. Invest some time each day in a relationship with your Savior, and find your heart refreshed with wisdom—and comfort—for each moment.

The Little Book of Thin

by Lauren Slayton
The Little Book of Thin
Author: Lauren Slayton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-12-31
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 110163202X
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The ultimate cheat sheet that sets out a workable and flexible plan for successful weight loss to fit every lifestyle and diet choice. In this “worst-case diet survival handbook”, nutritionist and founder of Foodtrainers™, Lauren Slayton offers strategies and tips to avoid the most disastrous diet booby traps. Along with her no-nonsense nutrition and exercise advice, readers will discover that the missing component of most weight-loss schemes is planning. Planning to succeed and planning for the obstacles on the way to slim are as vital as what and when to eat and how to incorporate fat-burning activity into your day. All too many dieters give up when they hit a few road bumps created by work, family, socializing, travel, fatigue or indifference. Slayton comes to the rescue with: • The Big 10 “Do-Not-Pass-Go” Basics, from high protein breakfast to “closing the kitchen” after dinner! • Top Ten Things to Avoid to Get Healthy and Slim Down Fast • The 4 P’s -- Plan, Purchase, Prep and Promise -- to get and stay on track • The 4-Step Treat Training Strategy to survive the “Witching Hour” Dozens of smart, simple ways to cope with the big obstacles to slim: family, restaurants, travel, entertaining, alcohol and more. Slayton provides the know-how and the what-to-do-when-things-go-south to help readers keep on track, no matter what diet they follow.

The Little Book of Letting Go

by Hugh Prather
The Little Book of Letting Go
Author: Hugh Prather
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1633410412
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Find the Key to Happiness in Letting Go Shed what weighs you down. From long-harbored guilt to deep-rooted prejudices, many of us bear the weight of harmful tendencies in our daily lives. Whether we realize it or not, these things are actively holding us back from the happiness we long to attain. In this inspirational book, minister and counselor Hugh Prather provides a guide for mental cleansing. It is only in ridding our minds of the fear and judgments we cling to that we open the door for happiness. Embrace opportunities as they come. The more we hold on to, the less room we have to take on more. If our minds are clouded by negativity, then we aren’t facing each day with the openness that it deserves. By facing each moment with enthusiasm, we pave the path for positive thinking and make the most out of every opportunity that comes our way. Practical exercises and lasting tools. Changing how we think takes practice. This is why Prather doesn’t just tell us that it’s important to let go―he shares with his readers simple steps for how to go about letting go of things that hold us back. Through learning from Prather’s shared experiences and adopting the practices he offers, we can find happiness, peace, and a chance at spiritual renewal. Read a copy of Hugh Prather’s The Little Book of Letting Go today and discover… • A simple 3-step process for letting go • A 30-day plan for spiritual renewal • Personal stories from Prather about his own journey Readers of Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender, It’s All Under Control, The Art of Happiness, or Love is Letting Go of Fear will love The Little Book of Letting Go.

The Busy Woman's Little Book of Motivation

by Cassandra Mack
The Busy Woman's Little Book of Motivation
Author: Cassandra Mack
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2008-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0595497802
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The Busy Woman's Little Book of Motivation is a collection of insightful lessons and anecdotes that will help you own your power, keep the cup full enough to feed yourself, get in the driver's seat of your career, let go of the ledge, break the habit of self-sabotage and take steps toward healthier relationships. In the power-packed, little book you'll learn how to give yourself the best of what you've got and live life by your design. If truth is what you seek and balance is what you need, this is where you'll find it; right here in Cassandra Mack's The Busy Woman's Little Book of Motivation. Intensely and intentionally Cassandra speaks to the heart, mind, body, and soul of the woman who's too busy to know that she's too busy. Slow down long enough to sit down with this powerful book and you will be a better woman for it. Mischa P. Green author of 30 Things He Told Me But Can't Tell You Because You Won't Listen I have read many books that advise women on empowerment, but Cassandra Mack's book shows you exactly how to own, respect, and have confidence in your power as a woman, daughter, mother, sister and friend, refusing to allow others to dismiss or diminish you. Miranda J. Carr, author of Dysfunction and Heartache If you are trying to reach your goals, create more balance, build your career, let go of the habits that do not serve you well and make healthier relationship choices all at the same time, The Busy Woman's Little Book of Motivation is the guide you need to get there. You'll learn to become more empowered in a tangible way and open yourself up to all of the wonderful possibilities that await you. Kisha Robinson, Co-CEO, OneDa Twinz Finally, a fresh look at what women can do to take charge and re-charge. Cassandra deals with the underlying reasons why so many strong women struggle and offers heart-felt advice on how to live more authentically. Jacqueline Rose, PhD, Corporate Coach and Consultant

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

by H. Norman Wright
Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Author: H. Norman Wright
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830766383
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How to handle the painful journey through grief after a traumatic loss. Everyone experiences the death of significant people in their lives. Certified trauma specialist, Dr. Norman Wright has written Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to help people handle a traumatic loss in their life and move forward through the painful journey of grief. Readers will learn that they are not alone in their experience of loss and grief. They will learn what to expect and how to manage grief thru topics like: The purpose of grief and what is appropriate in grieving, Steps to take in moving through grief, Discovering the stages of saying goodbye and moving on in life, Preparing for death and anticipatory grief, Handling sudden death and its aftermath, How family members grieve and the disruption of family and Helping a neighbor or friend who has experienced a death.

A Little Book of Comfort

by Anthony Guest
A Little Book of Comfort
Author: Anthony Guest
Publisher: HarperOne
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1995
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780551029682
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A collection of literary and biblical pieces which traces the course of grief occasioned by bereavement, from initial anguish to the return of hope.

The Little Book of Light

by Mikaela Katherine Jones
The Little Book of Light
Author: Mikaela Katherine Jones
Publisher: Conari Press
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1609256093
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A collection of 111 short, inspiring teachings on how to let your light shine regardless of what's going on in your life. Stressed out by life? Need a little extra comfort, inspiration, and love? Whether you've lost your way or are just having a bad day, The Little Book of Light is the ideal pick-me-up, a reminder that love and joy are available in every moment. This elegantly packaged little gift book will inspire, uplift, and enlighten with digestible nuggets of inspiration. It appeals to people of all spiritual traditions and at various stages on their spiritual path without being religious. The Little Book of Life is bite-sized inspirational wisdom that will help illuminate your path, no matter how dark it may sometimes appear. It will help you stay connected with your true self, and find daily delight so you can shine.