The Chotchky Challenge


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“Barry Dennis is one of the most authentic creative geniuses I know. Immense wisdom, humor, and love pour through his mind, heart, and pen. This book is packed with inspiring, expansive insights. Put these principles into action, and your life will fast-forward to amazing places!”— Alan Cohen, the best-selling author of Enough Already and A Daily Dose of Sanity Chotchky is a variation of a Yiddish word typically referring to something of little value . . . but it can also mean something much more profound. It’s the excess "stuff" that we’ve accumulated in our homes and hearts—the meaningless possessions, negative beliefs, self-doubts, and toxic relationships that drain our time, energy, and money. The challenge is to identify our chotchkies and understand how they’ve infiltrated our lives and lulled us to sleep. Our soul tries to get our attention through our subtle thoughts and feelings that seem to whisper, There is more to life than this. But our chotchkies keep coming, filling us with a false sense of purpose. In this deeply insightful and often humorous work, spiritual teacher Barry Dennis shows you how to attain complete and total freedom from all of your chotchkies. When you’re free, you will come face-to-face with the true nature of your soul and finally be able to focus on what really matters. This won’t be easy . . . but just because something isn’t easy doesn’t mean it can’t also be fun. Your soul awaits. Become part of a new paradigm that is leading the way to a more balanced and peaceful world. It’s time to take the chotchky challenge!




Soulshaping


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An engaging, inspirational memoir that takes readers on a soul-searching journey toward heart-consciousness and spiritual authenticity Ever since childhood, Jeff Brown did all the things he was supposed to do to become successful in the eyes of the world. He was on the Dean’s Honor List as an undergraduate. He won the Law and Medicine prize in law school and apprenticed with a top criminal lawyer. It had been Brown’s lifelong dream to practice criminal law and search for the truth in the courtroom. But then, on the verge of opening a law practice, he heard a little voice inside telling him to stop, just stop. With great difficulty, he honored this voice and began a heartfelt quest for the truth that lived within him. Although he didn’t realize it at the time, Brown was actually questing for his innate image, the essential being that he came into this lifetime to embody. He was searching for his authentic face. By going inside and connecting his spirituality with his emotional life, he learned essential lessons. By learning to surrender to the "School of Heart Knocks"—the school of life—the found his authentic face and embraced the call to write. Soulshaping is an inspiring memoir for anyone who has heard a whisper of something truer calling out to them amid the distractions of modern life. Jeff’s dramatic and often funny story takes readers through remarkably human experiences—emotional, physical, and economic—as he vividly recounts his journey to discover his soul’s purpose. A work of courageous self-creation, Soulshaping reminds us that we are all truly connected, that our seemingly isolated struggles are actually part of the shared human challenge to live a life that is heart-centered and soul-driven.




This Was No Coincidence


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It is no coincidence that you have come to this pagecall it a page in your life, a chapter, an entire book. And that's what this is: an entire book narrating a journey through thought-provoking human emotions that make or break our lives. If you're ready for the truth then you're ready to practice living truthfully. If not, simply turn away and deny that this event ever happened. If you're still here, then perhaps you agree with me that events in our lives are "no coincidence," that they are lessons we can learn from...that our greatest sufferings can be our most profound courses in life.




LarryBoy, The Good, the Bad, and the Eggly


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LarryBoy and fellow superhero, Dark Crow, scramble to learn a lesson in sharing. But it doesn’t come over-easy when they discover Greta Von Gruesome and Awful Alvin are the terrible team of trouble that has struck Bumblyburg with their new invention—the Over-Easy-Egg ray! Everything turns into a hard-boiled mess as this deceptive duo zaps everything in sight. LarryBoy has to learn that sharing means working together as he and Dark Crow team up to share the responsibilities of fighting this crime. Will LarryBoy learn that sharing means working together? Will he learn it before he and Dark Crow become the world’s biggest superhero omelet? See what happens in this exciting Larryboy adventure!Big Idea Productions: Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.




The Perfect Man: The Complete Series


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Welcome to Cape Kismet, where the neighbors are nosy, the bookstores offer an escape, and epic romances abound. The Perfect Man: What if the man she’s been searching for has been there all along? Ellie Amore is a writer on a mission: find out what makes women fall in love, what makes a man so perfect readers don’t care if they’re fictional. To do this, she’ll need the help of her best friend, someone who watches out for her, feeds her tacos, and doesn’t mind when her cat hates him. Sometimes, perfect is subjective. Sometimes there’s no such thing. But all the time, he’s there. The Perfect Boyfriend: What if she chose the wrong brother? Eleven years ago, Kennedy said yes to a date with the man she’d spend the next decade with. Until now. She finds herself heartbroken and homeless. When her ex’s brother shows up like a knight in shining riot gear, all she can think is how much time she’s wasted loving the wrong man. The Perfect Husband: What if she accidentally married the right guy? Cecilia is known for doing stupid, impulsive things, but this is by far the worst. A drunken night leads to a strange man claiming they’re married. Harley is an infuriating rebel with a camera and a panty-melting grin, but he’s also more. He’s her friends ex, and maybe the one man who can match her irresponsible ways. The Perfect Bachelor: What if her boss isn’t the jerk he appears to be? Sadie hates Grey the moment she crashes into him outside the bookstore. The feeling grows when she realizes he’s the only lawyer in town hiring, and she needs a job. They get off to a rocky start filled with plant pranks, one hundred pounds of potatoes, and a parade of his ridiculous friends. But the more time she spends with the charming playboy, the more she realizes it’s all an act, and underneath the designer suits and chiseled jaw is a person worth getting to know. This set contains four complete sweet and slightly spicy romances with plenty of swoons, heartwarming moments, and laughter.




Strong Women Rising


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Take charge of your life—the strong woman's guide to crushing it How do you learn to love who you are, follow your dreams, and seize the moment—when just getting to Friday feels like a struggle? Strong Women Rising has some pointers. It's the witty, useful, practical guide to navigating everything from career opportunities and personal relationships to mental health and body image. Hilarious anecdotes, bite-size advice, and quick writing prompts will help you find the confidence and inner strength to live like strong women do and achieve the goals that feel out of reach. Now is the time to get out of your comfort zone and unleash your inner badass. Strong Women Rising includes: All you need is (self) love—Learn to quiet negativity and self-doubt, explore what self-care means for you, and practice letting go of the past. The ego balancing act—This kick-in-the-pants guide will help you see how awesome you really are—and keep you from getting too stuck in your own head. Gratitude (yes, really)—Get in the habit of feeling grateful for your talents, your body, the other strong women around you, and coffee. Especially coffee. Get some extra practice taking care of business with Strong Women Rising.




Hollywood 101


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Looking for a career in the film business? Look no further. Making it in Hollywood is possible. But only if you have a workable strategy. When author Frederick Levy launched his own fledgling career, he didnt' know a soul in the business. But that didn't stop him and it doesn't have to stop you. Hollywood 101 is a complete game plan for getting your foot in the door of the film industry. With fascinating inside stories and advice from key players, it takes you step-by-step up the ladder of success. Whether you aspire to be a producer, director, writer, talent agent, and any other behind-the-camera professional, this is the one book you need to turn your "reel" dreams into reality!




Dracomantium V. 1


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The 1st in the Dracomantium Collection, featuring 3 codices in 1 tome:* 6. Dracomeroth {Codex Satani}: Written as a result of study and experimentation in The Occult, combining various traditions and "Satanizing" them, truly giving The Devil His due. The rites written therein are a result of both meditation & the application of Greater & Lesser Magical principles which have proven by results to work. Includes The Black Book of Shadows.* 6. The Devil's Scroll {Codex Diaboli}: A collection of misanthropic, Satanically-philosophical essays providing insights into human motivations, social commentary, as well as counter-culture thought.* 6. Satanic Serenades {Codex Noctum}: Infernal Reflections upon both vital existence and mythology, written in a beautiful, sometimes terrifying polemical, imaginative Gothic style, inspiring contemplation & darkest entertainment for those who resonate to The Satanic perspective, and appreciate the sinister aesthetic.Includes previous covers.




Speak and Read Japanese


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A handy supplement for learning 300 of the most common Japanese words, works with any textbook! Modeled on the same winning format as his Speak and Read Chinese, teacher Larry Herzberg's latest book offers simple, fun, and imaginative ways to remember essential Japanese words and characters. Mastering basic vocabulary and kanji is one of the first challenges any Japanese learner faces. This book addresses this task head-on, complementing the content of all major Japanese textbooks and providing valuable tips to independent students. Includes three hundred essential words and kanji from the first two years of study, indexed for quick reference.




Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television


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The first work of its kind, this encyclopedia provides 360 brief biographies of African American film and television acPER010000tresses from the silent era to 2009. It includes entries on well-known and nearly forgotten actresses, running the gamut from Academy Award and NAACP Image Award winners to B-film and blaxpoitation era stars. Each entry has a complete filmography of the actress's film, TV, music video or short film credits. The work also features more than 170 photographs, some of them rare images from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.