A Handful of Quiet


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A playful, illustrated guide to one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices for young children experiencing stress, difficulty focusing, and difficult emotions Developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community’s practice with children, pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions. A Handful of Quiet is a concrete activity that parents and educators can introduce to children in school settings, in their local communities or at home, in a way that is meaningful and inviting. Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this unique meditation guide helpful. Children can also enjoy doing pebble meditation on their own.




Finding Quiet


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We live in a loud, loud world. Whether it's the criticism of others, the clamor of injustice, or the voice of anxiety from within, we are constantly being bombarded with noise. So what does it mean to find peace in the midst of all the noise? Is there a way to acknowledge the struggles we face and learn how to manage the stressors and voices that trigger us while believing in the promises and goodness of God? Jamie Grace has lived in the middle of noise for most of her life. Many know her as a singer with radio hits who has spent the last decade on stages and in front of the camera, but behind the scenes, she has struggled with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder for most of her life. But in the middle of both inner and outer noise, Jamie has learned how to manage the negative effects of her diagnoses, make the most of her strengths, and lean into the journey God has led her on. A journey of Finding Quiet.




Quiet Power


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The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. The original book focused on the workplace, and Susan realized that a version for and about kids was also badly needed. This book is all about kids' world—school, extracurriculars, family life, and friendship. You’ll read about actual kids who have tackled the challenges of not being extroverted and who have made a mark in their own quiet way. You’ll hear Susan Cain’s own story, and you’ll be able to make use of the tips at the end of each chapter. There’s even a guide at the end of the book for parents and teachers. This insightful, accessible, and empowering book, illustrated with amusing comic-style art, will be eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike.




I Go Quiet


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An introverted young girl finds her voice through reading and the power of imagination in this stunning debut picture book. How do you find your voice, when no one seems to be listening? In David Ouimet’s spellbinding debut, a young girl struggles to make herself heard, believing she is too insignificant and misunderstood to communicate with the people in her life. Anxious about how she thinks she should look and speak, the girl stays silent, turning to books to transport her to a place where she is connected to the world, and where her words hold power. As she soon discovers, her imagination is not far from reality, and the girl realizes that when she is ready to be heard, her voice will ring loud and true. Ouimet’s stirring and haunting illustrations masterfully capture how it feels to be a lonely, self-conscious child unsure of how to claim a space in the world.




North and South


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I Get Loud


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This stunning successor to Ouimet’s debut, I Go Quiet, follows a girl learning to express herself and connect with others. When I am swept into the light of life, I get loud. A girl finds her voice and befriends a stranger, who becomes her closest companion. They speak and sing and laugh, their friendship weathering darkness and light, stormy seas and calm waters. Then, embarking on an uncertain journey to a new land with thousands of others, they become separated. The girl worries that her voice alone is too quiet to find her friend and make herself known—but it’s their voices that lead them back to each other, and that preserve their pasts and pave their future in a new home. The companion to David Ouimet’s acclaimed debut, I Go Quiet, I Get Loud is a poetic and arresting fable about the power of expression and human connection in the face of change.




Catskill Mountain Waltzes and Airs


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This is a collection of 62 original waltzes and airs by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason including their classics: "Ashokan Farewell," "The Lovers' Waltz," "The Snowstorm," "Love of My Life" and many more. Jay & Molly live in New York's Catskill Mountains where they run the legendary Ashokan Music & Dance Camps. Highly influenced by music taught at Ashokan, their infectiously playable original tunes reflect a wide variety of styles and moods from Western waltzes, to French Musettes, to Celtic airs, to Scandinavian and Eastern European sounding melodies. Each tune is complete with chord symbols, a descriptive paragraph, and several include illustrative photos.




Just Give Me Jesus


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A reminder from one of America's most trusted voices that after all else fails, Jesus is there. After two pressure-filled, life-changing years of professional exhaustion and personal turmoil, Anne Graham Lotz found herself with only one heart-cry, "Please, just give me Jesus." In this faith-inspiring book, she stares intently at the realities of life with her Savior. To those needing a fresh start, to those still searching for happiness, to those in need of forgiveness, to the suffering and the self-righteous alike, Jesus was, is, and will always be the answer.




ELIZABETH GASKELL Ultimate Collection: 10 Novels & 40+ Short Stories (Including Poetry, Essays & Biographies)


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This collection contains the complete works of the great Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, including novels, short stories, poetry, essays, and a biography of Charlotte Bronte. Introduction: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Novels: Mary Barton The Moorland Cottage Cranford Ruth North and South Sylvia's Lovers Wives and Daughters A Dark Night's Work Short Stories & Novellas: Round the Sofa My Lady Ludlow An Accursed Race The Doom of the Griffiths Half a Life-Time Ago The Poor Clare The Half-Brothers Cousin Phillis Company Manners Mr. Harrison's Confessions The Sexton's Hero The Grey Woman Curious if True Six Weeks at Heppenheim Libbie Marsh's Three Eras Christmas Storms and Sunshine Hand and Heart Bessy's Troubles at Home Disappearances Lizzie Leigh The Well of Pen-Mortha The Heart of John Middleton Traits and Stories of the Huguenots Morton Hall My French Master The Squire's Story Right at Last The Manchester Marriage Lois the Witch The Crooked Branch The Old Nurse's Story Clopton House Crowley Castle Two Fragments of Ghost Stories The Shah's English Gardener Martha Preston The Deserted Mansion Uncle Peter A Visit to Eton The Cage at Cranford Some Passages from the History of the Chomley Family The Ghost in the Garden Room Poetry: Sketches Among the Poor Bran The Scholar's Story Other Works: The Life of Charlotte Brontë The Last Generation in England Cumberland Sheep-Shearers Traits and Stories of The Hugenots Modern Greek Songs French Life An Italian Institution Shams A Fear for the Future Biography: Mrs. Gaskell and Knutsford by George A. Payne Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Some of Gaskell's best known novels are Cranford, North and South, and Wives and Daughters.




North and South


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INDEX CHAPTER I—'HASTE TO THE WEDDING' CHAPTER II—ROSES AND THORNS CHAPTER III—'THE MORE HASTE THE WORSE SPEED' CHAPTER IV—DOUBTS AND DIFFICULTIES CHAPTER V—DECISION CHAPTER VI—FAREWELL CHAPTER VII—NEW SCENES AND FACES CHAPTER VIII—HOME SICKNESS CHAPTER IX—DRESSING FOR TEA CHAPTER X—WROUGHT IRON AND GOLD CHAPTER XI—FIRST IMPRESSIONS CHAPTER XII—MORNING CALLS CHAPTER XIII—A SOFT BREEZE IN A SULTRY PLACE CHAPTER XIV—THE MUTINY CHAPTER XV—MASTERS AND MEN CHAPTER XVI—THE SHADOW OF DEATH CHAPTER XVII—WHAT IS A STRIKE? CHAPTER XVIII—LIKES AND DISLIKES CHAPTER XIX—ANGEL VISITS CHAPTER XX—MEN AND GENTLEMEN CHAPTER XXI—THE DARK NIGHT CHAPTER XXII—A BLOW AND ITS CONSEQUENCES CHAPTER XXIII—MISTAKES CHAPTER XXIV—MISTAKES CLEARED UP CHAPTER XXV—FREDERICK CHAPTER XXVI—MOTHER AND SON CHAPTER XXVII—FRUIT-PIECE CHAPTER XXVIII—COMFORT IN SORROW CHAPTER XXIX—A RAY OF SUNSHINE CHAPTER XXX—HOME AT LAST CHAPTER XXXI—'SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?' CHAPTER XXXII—MISCHANCES CHAPTER XXXIII—PEACE CHAPTER XXXIV—FALSE AND TRUE CHAPTER XXXV—EXPIATION CHAPTER XXXVI—UNION NOT ALWAYS STRENGTH CHAPTER XXXVII—LOOKING SOUTH CHAPTER XXXVIII—PROMISES FULFILLED CHAPTER XXXIX—MAKING FRIENDS CHAPTER XL—OUT OF TUNE CHAPTER XLI—THE JOURNEY'S END CHAPTER XLII—ALONE! ALONE! CHAPTER XLIII—MARGARET'S FLITTIN' CHAPTER XLIV—EASE NOT PEACE CHAPTER XLV—NOT ALL A DREAM CHAPTER XLVI—ONCE AND NOW CHAPTER XLVII—SOMETHING WANTING CHAPTER XLVIII—'NE'ER TO BE FOUND AGAIN' CHAPTER XLIX—BREATHING TRANQUILLITY CHAPTER L—CHANGES AT MILTON CHAPTER LI—MEETING AGAIN CHAPTER LII—'PACK CLOUDS AWAY'