Lily Packed a Facemask


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At the end of February 2020, Larry and Ann Thomas left their home in Issaquah, Washington, for a three-week vacation visiting family in Colorado and Texas. News of the coronavirus pandemic was slowly spreading. By the middle of March 2020 the world had changed and the global pandemic was in full swing. The Thomases decided to shelter in place in Flower Mound, Texas, for the next six weeks. On March 17, 2020, when Larry returned to his work as the interim pastor at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church in Sammamish, Washington, it was from a makeshift office in Texas, not his office in Sammamish. Working remotely, Pastor Thomas began organizing weekly virtual prayer gatherings and Bible studies. In order to connect with the congregation, he started writing pastoral letters as a way of reflecting on the intersection of faith, hope, and love while living through the pandemic. Lily Packed a Facemask is a chronicle of one pastor’s commitment to engage with a congregation during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Grounded in biblical texts, Thomas takes the threads of a variety of writers and contemporary resources and weaves a tapestry of living life faithfully in the midst of a year of constant changes and challenges.




Kale & Caramel


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Born out of the popular blog Kale & Caramel, this sumptuously photographed and beautifully written cookbook presents eighty recipes for delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring herbs and flowers, as well as luxurious do-it-yourself beauty products. Plant-whisperer, writer, and photographer Lily Diamond believes that herbs and flowers have the power to nourish inside and out. “Lily’s deep connection to nature is beautifully woven throughout this personal collection of recipes,” says award-winning vegetarian chef Amy Chaplin. Each chapter celebrates an aromatic herb or flower, including basil, cilantro, fennel, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom. Mollie Katzen, author of the beloved Moosewood Cookbook, calls the book “a gift, articulated through a poetic voice, original and bold.” The recipes tell a coming-of-age story through Lily’s kinship with plants, from a sun-drenched Maui childhood to healing from heartbreak and her mother’s death. With bright flavors, gorgeous scents, evocative stories, and more than one hundred photographs, Kale & Caramel creates a lush garden of experience open to harvest year round.




Fixing Lily


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In the aftermath of a harrowing car accident, Lily physically recovers, but mentally remains ensnared by the trauma. To cope, she gravitates toward self-harming habits from her past. Recognizing the dangers of this path, she courageously seeks help from a therapist. As Lily embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, she strives to cultivate self-love, rebuild familial bonds, and foster genuine friendships. But can these newfound connections and revelations truly heal her fragmented spirit? Dive into a poignant tale of resilience, redemption, and the pursuit of inner peace.




The Lily Year Book


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Spirit Seeker


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The reserved alien spirits visiting Earth were hoping for a secretive, successful search of their ancestors, but as their space pods entered Earth's atmosphere they were instantly detected by the diligent workforce of Skylights, the International Space Station. As the four alien pods landed in different areas around the Tropic of Cancer, one of the pods veered off-course towards the islands of Hawaii, initiating a deadly hunt. The US Pentagon kept the intrusion quiet but the President was incensed by the incursion. At the same time, a Los Angeles Police Inspector's investigations were dealing with the deaths of three young teenagers, a missing UCLA student in Hawaii and the US military who were monitoring the aliens’ presence. This gave the LAPI the edge to identify exactly who was to blame for the deaths of the teenagers.




Where Do We Live


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THE STORY: In the summer of 2001 in New York City, two young men from the same apartment building find their lives intersecting, as each struggles to make sense of a changing world.




English Dialogue Diaries 1-2


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English Dialogue Diaries 1-2 "Unlock the joy of learning English with our engaging two-book set! Dive into fun, interactive dialogues that make mastering the language enjoyable and effective. Perfect for learners of all levels, this collection enhances your conversational skills while keeping the process entertaining. Start your English learning adventure today!" "Discover the innovative technique of English mutual conversations, designed to enhance language learning through engaging, scenario-based dialogues. Explore practical situations that foster meaningful exchanges, improve communication skills, and boost confidence in conversational English. Perfect for learners at any level!". "Enthusiastically read through engaging English conversation scenarios with our interactive guide! Explore a variety of speaking styles, tips for effective communication, and relatable dialogue that fosters connection and understanding in everyday interactions. Perfect for language learners and anyone who wants to improve their speaking skills!”.




The Complete Technology Book on Herbal Beauty Products with Formulations and Processes


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Herbs can be used for beauty in original or compound form. They act against the internal impurities and external toxins of our body, add additional nutrients to it, make it glow and shine. Herbs provide natural, flawless treatment to our skin; nourish it from within, leading to its internal development. It combines the skills of specialists in chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and herbs. These are less likely to cause any damaging effect to health. These days a number of products that are using the herbal formulae have got lot of attention and have been witnessing a huge rise in demand not only nationally but on international arena. Bath and beauty products use herbs for both their scents and therapeutic qualities. Herbal products are replacing the synthetics products because of its harsh nature. Herbal products are in huge demand in the developed world for health care for the reason that they are efficient, safe and have lesser side effects. The formulations based on herbs are safe and effective. Drugs obtained from plant origin occupy important position in different pharmacopoeias. Products from natural sources are an integral part of human health care system because of major concern about synthetic drugs and their side effects and toxicity. The demand of herbal cosmetic products is high soaring in the world today. India has always been a rich producer of herbal products. The natural resources in the country are in abundance and have been a major source for the booming industry of herbal and cosmetic products. Some of the basic fundamentals of the book are herbal body care, herbal combinations for the bath, herbal perfumes, herbal perfumes flower based rose, herbal perfumes (special type), herbal toilet waters, lavender water, amber lavender, herbal toilet preparations, herbal skin care products, herbal treatments, herbal medicines, analysis of medicinal plants, manufacturers of standardized herbal extracts, phytochemicals and essential oils in India etc. This book contains the formula and manufacturing processes of herbal products. An attempt to blend ancient and modern science as well as art could be fruitful and such attempts must be carried out on sound scientific basis. The book is very resourceful for research scholars, technocrats, institutional libraries and entrepreneurs who want to enter into the field of manufacturing herbal beauty products. 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Whispers from Pompeii


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COLORFUL CHARACTERS TUMBLE FROM THE PAGES AS POMPEII LIVES AGAIN. A.D. 59. Nero, a corrupt and narcissistic sadist rules the Roman Empire. Eventually, tired of the Emperors determination to destroy the social and political fabric of Roman life, a group of senators, praetorians and courtiers conspire to assassinate him. Pompeii is a city of secrets with a reputation for wealth, leisure and the good life. Culturally rich and oozing energy, it exudes a zest for living unmatched by Romes cold, corrupt magnificence. Murder and revenge will fuel support for the conspiracy, from those Pompeians with every reason to despise Nero. And Pompeii hides another secret. What is the mystery of the villa with the room of the crimson frescoes? Romes Empress, Poppaea, born in Pompeii, struggles to cope with Neros madness, her political ambitions, and her longing for a glamorous lover hidden in a villa in nearby Oplontis. Through the novels pages walks Praxus, a praetorian guard. His inner struggle between decency and his oath to a murderous Emperor, represents the core of goodness that remains inherent in Roman society.




Death by Fame


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A richly drawn and elegantly written biography of the tragic life of Elizabeth, Empress of Austria-Hungary. 16-page photo insert.