Sometimes I Would Like to Sit Down and Cry


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It's no wonder that Amarilis Presilla has titled her memoir ?Sometimes I Would Like to Sit Down and Cry.' Reminiscing can be painful when she thinks back on all the hardships she has known'not just within her family but for the Cuban people as well. Since arriving in the United States from Cuba seven years ago, Amarilis has written it all down, reliving both the good and the bad. Her idyllic childhood in the riverside village of Mayari was not to last. A powerful flood laid waste to her beloved town, yet this was nothing compared to the coming upheaval of Castro's revolution. What follows is an epic tale of love, family, struggle, self-improvement, and rebellion. Finally escaping and reuniting with her family, Amarilis Presilla now shares her triumphant story with you. ?Jack Silbert, The Hudson Reporter




Slow Down


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The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.




Little Stories of Your Life


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Embrace the power of storytelling with Little Stories of Your Life. Start telling your own story, find your creative self and be more mindful. Combining the wellbeing benefits of mindfulness, creativity and daily photography, this book shows you how to use words and photographs to capture precious little moments and how to share these in order to connect with others. Each chapter explores the different ways you can tell your own stories, considers why you might choose to tell them and helps you to create a patchwork of tiny tales about your life, however small they might be. Throughout the book, Laura shares her own personal stories and research that shows you how to tune out of the bigger picture and focus on the everyday. There are exercises to gently guide you through how to journal and harness your inner creativity, as well as tips on improving your photography, photo challenges and writing prompts to get you started. It’s easy to feel that our own lives are not enough, but real lives are not defined by bright, exciting events: we don’t need a grand narrative arc. It’s the stretches of time in between that matter, the tiny moments and the daily choices that make us who we are.










The Voice of the Blues


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The Voice of the Blues brings together interviews with many pioneering blues men including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, B.B. King, and many others.




Comforting Your Crying Baby


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In this warm, reassuring book, baby expert and author Sandy Jones answers parents' many questions and helps them identify the source of their baby's suffering.




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Gracie’S Promise


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Gracie Chapman had been bad. Her mommy had locked her up again. She was cold and all alone. She didnt know that a killer was in her house. Trapped for three days in the hole, Gracie was finally discovered by homicide detective Logan Anderson of the Breckinridge Police Department. And it was up to Logan and his partner Charlie Watkins to track down the psychopath who was responsible for murdering Gracies family. Darla Wilkerson loved her job as a pediatric nurse. When she first met six year old Gracie, she had no idea what a drastic change this precious little red-haired girl would make in her life. She hadnt known the true power of love until she met Gracie.and the handsome detective that had taken a personal interest in Gracie. The killer knows that he left one behind and hell stop at nothing to find Gracie. Logan and Charlie will stop at nothing to put an end to his reign of terror. All leads to a heart-stopping chase that none of them will ever forget.