Chasing Away the Clouds


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"A thought-provoking blend of gentle understanding, tender loving care, and very good advice.""This book doesn?t just tell you that you're on your way to a brighter day; it holds your hand and takes you there."Books this special don't come along very often. In a voice that is both understanding and inspirational, Pagels helps readers find their way through the hard times that arise -- in the lives of us all -- and that stand in the way of our happiness. They may be due to any number of things: difficulties in dealing with changes, loss, or uncertainty, troubled relationships, financial worries, dependency problems, illness, or emotional setbacks. All can add to our anxieties and diminish the serenity and sunshine in our lives.CHASING AWAY THE CLOUDS is for anyone who would appreciate a little help and reassurance with their problems. The healing process is very different for various situations and for different people. It's a critical time; a time when good advice is like a loving balm; calming any fears, steadying the course, encouraging day-to-day patience, and providing a much-needed blend of wisdom, care, and optimism.This book is the perfect traveling companion for anyone who needs a little encouragement to keep their hopes shining through... and their journey going in the right direction.




Chase the Clouds Away


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Chasing Clouds


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Reid JacksonI'm a simple guy. There are only two things I love: my family and playing professional football.I may not understand why people get married, but I'd go anywhere for my brother, even his friend Camille's wedding. Once I'm there, I realize our Bronx upbringing has left me unprepared for the world of old Southern money. Over twenty-four hours, I see scandal, threats, and lies. It's a life I don't relate to, a place I never want to belong. Even so, when the minister asks if anyone objects, I shock not only myself but also the beautiful bride when I stand up and say, "I do." I don't know her, she doesn't know me-but deep down, I knew I had to make that move.Camille WhitleyAs a political socialite in the South, nothing about my life is simple. For years I've known I'd one day be standing at the altar, about to marry a man I don't love. In Savannah, family expectations and appearances are everything, but none of it's real. I hate what I've become, and I dream of being free. So, when an opportunity suddenly presents itself in the form of a stranger with captivating green eyes, I find myself asking what's best for me: the plan or the unknown? I don't know him, he doesn't know me-but if I'm going to make a move, it's now or never.




Chasing Clouds


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Elodie Taylor has a lot to be thankful for. She has great friends, a hardworking boyfriend and a job she enjoys but she's always wondered whether that's enough. She has a lifelong thirst for adventure that, no matter how hard she tries, just won't go away. With the help of her two best friends, and a chance encounter with a handsome stranger, Elodie embarks on a journey that she hopes will change her life for the better, and satiate her longing for escape. But all is not smooth sailing in Elodie's shiny new world and a betrayal means that she soon finds herself tangled in a dark web of deceit and desire that sees her relationships pushed to breaking point. Elodie is torn and must make some difficult decisions - decisions that could have high costs, and not only for her.




Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground


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Co-founder of the Outcry Worship Tour, Ryan Romeo, empowers you to live well in the present as you dream well about the future in this practical guide to doing the impossible. When it comes to pursuing our dreams, Ryan Romeo is convinced of two things. First, God knows where you come from. He knows about your past. He knows about the seemingly impossible situation you may find yourself in. And yet, he is even more committed to seeing your dream come to life than you are. The other thing Ryan has learned is this: Your daily habits bring about the reality of your calling. What you do today matters even when it doesn't feel like it. Especially when it doesn't feel like it. How you treat your current job, your current boss, and those around you matters. How you serve your leader's vision or your church's vision? That matters too. So as you pursue your calling, don't forget to keep your head in the clouds. Never let the worries, the fears, the "what-ifs?" in your heart dampen God's unique call on your life. At the same time, you need to keep your feet on the ground - to stay engaged and connected right where you are, so you don't miss out on the foundation God wants to build. How do you do that? That's what Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground is all about. Looking at examples from his own life and from others who have followed big dreams, Ryan shares three practical and powerful ways to: Lay the groundwork that will strengthen the dreamer (you!) for the task ahead. Overthrow the dream killers that try to sideline you. Take the first steps! It's time to become a steward of your dream. Are you ready? Stand firm. And then look up.




Ketchup Clouds


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Dear Mr. S. Harris, Ignore the blob of red in the top left corner. It's jam, not blood, though I don't think I need to tell you the difference. It wasn't your wife's jam the police found on your shoe. . . . I know what it's like. Mine wasn't a woman. Mine was a boy. And I killed him exactly three months ago. Zoe has an unconventional pen pal--Mr. Stuart Harris, a Texas Death Row inmate and convicted murderer. But then again, Zoe has an unconventional story to tell. A story about how she fell for two boys, betrayed one of them, and killed the other. Hidden away in her backyard shed in the middle of the night with a jam sandwich in one hand and a pen in the other, Zoe gives a voice to her heart and her fears after months of silence. Mr. Harris may never respond to Zoe's letters, but at least somebody will know her story--somebody who knows what it's like to kill a person you love. Only through her unusual confession can Zoe hope to atone for her mistakes that have torn lives apart, and work to put her own life back together again. Rising literary star Annabel Pitcher pens a captivating second novel, rich with her distinctive balance between humor and heart. Annabel explores the themes of first love, guilt, and grief, introducing a character with a witty voice and true emotional resonance.




The Waiting Sky


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One summer chasing tornadoes could finally change Jane's life for the better Seventeen-year-old Jane McAllister can't quite admit her mother's alcoholism is spiraling dangerously out of control until she drives drunk, nearly killing them and Jane's best friend. Jane has only one place to turn: her older brother Ethan, who left the problems at home years ago for college. A summer with him and his tornado-chasing buddies may just provide the time and space Jane needs to figure out her life and whether it still includes her mother. But she struggles with her anger at Ethan for leaving home and feels guilty--is she also abandoning her mom just when she needs Jane most? The carefree trip turned journey of self-discovery quickly becomes more than Jane bargained for, especially when the devilishly handsome Max steps into the picture.




Clouds


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A simple exploration of clouds, examining how these large masses of water vapor develop, the different forms they take at varying altitudes, and the problems clouds can cause.







How Do Clouds Form?


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Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals? Each cloud droplet is so small and light that it floats on air. Learn more in How Do Clouds Form?, a title in the All about Clouds series.