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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Florida

Dare to Build a Brave and Creative Life

The visionary entrepreneur and inventor shares an inspirational blueprint for promoting personal success and fulfillment, sharing stories from her childhood, family, and career experiences that illustrate how healthier perspectives can significantly improve one's life.

Inventing Joy

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Colorado

Embracing the Joy and Accepting the Challenges of Mid-Life

Enthusiastic and mature, vigorous and insightful, we women between the ages of forty and mid-sixty find ourselves in an incredibly unique phase in our lives–a time marked by fulfillment, introspection, and tremendous growth. From our outward appearance to our inner spirituality, our maturing relationship with our children to our shifting perceptions of self, it seems as though everything is on the cusp of change. Many of these changes are liberating. Some are unnerving. But all are a part of God’s beautiful tapestry design for our lives. With excitement, humor, and warm-hearted understanding, Lois Mowday Rabey explores these peaks and valleys inGrowing Young, inspiring us to laugh, reflect, and celebrate as we move through the surprising -- and truly glorious -- God-ordained changes of mid-life.

Growing Young

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#pregnancy #birth #fear #elevenhours #parenting #awe #pamelaerens #anguish #joy #drama #emotional #paperback 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

Lore arrives at the hospital alone--no husband, no partner, no friends. Her birth plan is explicit: she wants no fetal monitor, no IV, no epidural. Franckline, a nurse in the maternity ward--herself on the verge of showing--is patient with the young woman. She knows what it's like to worry that something might go wrong, and she understands the distress when it does. She knows as well as anyone the severe challenge of childbirth, what it does to the mind and the body.



 Eleven Hours is the story of two soon-to-be mothers who, in the midst of a difficult labor, are forced to reckon with their pasts and re-create their futures. Lore must disentangle herself from a love triangle; Franckline must move beyond past traumas to accept the life that's waiting for her. Pamela Erens moves seamlessly between their begrudging partnership and the memories evoked by so intense an experience: for Lore, of the father of her child and her former best friend; for Franckline, of the family in Haiti from which she's exiled. At turns urgent and lyrical, Erens's novel is a visceral portrait of childbirth, and a vivid rendering of the way we approach motherhood--with fear and joy, anguish and awe.

Eleven Hours

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North Carolina

Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

"From the beginning [this] book was envisioned as a three-layer birthday cake: [the authors'] own stories and teachings about joy, the most recent findings in the science of deep happiness, and the daily practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. Both the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu have been tested by great personal and national adversity, and here they share their personal stories of struggle and renewal"--Amazon.com.

The Book of Joy

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Louisiana

Robert Strand, one of the most successful authors in the CBA market, believes that an understanding of the qualities of a Christian deserve a close look. To that end, Strand has developed a nine-book study series on the fruits of the spirit, emphasizing not only that a properly-balanced Christian life must include love, joy, peace, patience, etc., but that God will judge us on our willingness to incorporate them into our daily walk. Written in Strand's famous storytelling style, each book in the series includes study questions and special insights.

Nine Fruits of the Spirit - Joy

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Indiana

#hardcover #ThomasKincade  #joy #nonfiction

Washington

The Art of Choosing a Joyful Life

Lightposts for Living

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Michigan

The Case for A More Joyful Christmas

Too many people have come to dread the approach of the holidays, a season that should -- and can -- be the most relaxed, intimate, joyful, and spiritual time of the year. In this book, Bill McKibben offers some suggestions on how to rethink Christmastime, so that our current obsession with present-buying becomes less important than the dozens of other possible traditions and celebrations.Working through their local churches, McKibben and his colleagues found that people were hungry for a more joyful Christmas season. For many, trying to limit the amount of money they spent at Christmas to about a hundred dollars per family, was a real spur to their creativity -- and a real anchor against the relentless onslaught of commercials and catalogs that try to say Christmas is only Christmas if it comes from a store.McKibben shows how the store-bought Christmas developed and how out of tune it is with our current lives, when we're really eager for family fellowship for community involvement, for contact with the natural world, and also for the blessed silence and peace that the season should offer. McKibben shows us how to return to a simpler and more enjoyable holiday.Christmas is too wonderful a celebration to give up on, too precious a time simply to repeat the same empty gestures from year to year. This book will serve as a road map to a Christmas far more joyful than the ones you've known in the past.

Hundred Dollar Holiday

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Minnesota

Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy





Are you ready for a new way of seeing your time Have you been told you can have it all, only to end up exhausted and occasionally out of sorts with the people you love Hold yourself and those you love to a more life-giving standard in Grace, Not Perfection, and allow that grace to seep into your days, your family, and your heart.

As a busy wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Emily Ley came to a point when she suddenly realized she couldn't do it all. She needed to simplify her life, organize her days, and prioritize her priorities. She decided to hold herself to a standard of grace rather than perfection. This mantra led to the creation of her bestselling Simplified® planner. By embracing grace, not perfection, you will discover how to:

 * Simplify your life by simplifying three major areas: your space, your time, and your mind
 * Create effective to-do lists and get through them one step at a time
 * Center your day around an intentionally slower rhythm of life with various strategies

Grace, Not Perfection is for:

 * Moms, ages 25-50
 * Mother's Day, National Best Friend Day, birthdays, and holiday gifts

Designed with Emily Ley's signature aesthetic, gorgeous photography, and a beautiful ribbon marker, this book gives women tangible ways to simplify their lives to give space to what matters most.

Grace, Not Perfection

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#philosophy #fiction #hardcover #damasio #happiness #meditation #joy 

Pennsylvania

Joy, Sorrow, and the Feeling Brain

Investigates the cerebral mechanisms behind emotions and feelings to explain the role between emotion, survival, and cultural accomplishment.

Looking for Spinoza

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#hardcover #Intrigue #romance #sorrow #joy

Virginia

A Novel

From the #1New York Timesbestselling author comes a captivating epic saga of courage and honor, following the aristocratic Inghams and the loyal Swann family who have served them for centuries.

It is 1938 in England, and Miles and Cecily Ingham have lead the family in bringing the Cavendon estate back from the brink of disaster. But now, with the arrival of World War II, Cavendon Hall will face its biggest challenge yet. It is a challenge that will push the Inghams and Swanns to protect each other and the villagers, and reveal their true capacity for survival and rebirth.

Told with Bradford's deft, evocative prose and featuring a beloved cast of characters,The Cavendon Luckis a story of intrigue, romance, sorrow, and joy that readers won't soon forget.

The Cavendon Luck

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Maryland

27 Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother





With A New Epilogue by editor Barbara Graham

In this groundbreaking collection, twenty-seven smart, gutsy writers explode the clichés and tell the real stories about what it's like to be a grandmother in today's world. Among the contributors:

 * Judith Viorst exposes the high-stakes competition for Most Adored Nana.
 * Anne Roiphe learns to keep her mouth shut and her opinions to herself.
 * Elizabeth Berg marvels at witnessing her child give birth to her child.
 * Judith Guest confesses her failed attempt to be the perfect grandmother.
 * Jill Nelson grapples with unforeseen mother-daughter tensions.
 * Ellen Gilchrist reveals how grandparenthood has eased her fear of death.
 * Beverly Donofrio makes amends for her shortcomings as a teenage mother.
 * Bharati Mukherjee transcends her Hindu upbringing to embrace her adopted Chinese granddaughters.
 * Mary Pipher deconstructs the role of grandmother in our changing world.

Eye of My Heart

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#hardcover #generosity #joy #simple #discover

Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity

Enough 

Lewis' thoughts on joy, with beautiful illustrations throughout. #joy, #happiness, #thoughtful, #philosophy #hardcover #nonfiction #classic

Wisconsin

This beautifully illustrated selection draws together some of his reflections on joy and shows the qualities of intelligence, honesty, and humility which made him such a respected teacher.

C. S. Lewis on Joy

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Rainy Day Kisses Christmas Letters

A pair of holiday love stories in which a woman who writes Christmas letters for other people meets a child psychologist who ruins her Christmas cheer, and an independent young career woman falls for her handsome neighbor.

Christmas Wishes

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Delaware

Laughing Your Way to Authentic Happiness

Laughter that makes your stomach hurt, the perfect cup of coffee, a few moments alone with your Bible - these are moments of joy to be found on even the most difficult days. When you know you can trust God no matter what, lasting joy will be yours. Find your joy in Simple Joys: Laughing Your Way to Contentment, Comfort, and Peace by Candace Payne. Who hasn't struggled with discontent, being overwhelmed, and the fight to be happy? You know that you have much to be grateful for, but sometimes the world feels so heavy and it's hard to recognize the good stuff, let alone find and experience true, lasting joy. Candace Payne, better known as "Chewbacca Mom," reached more than 200 million people when her surprise outburst of joy at the simplest pleasure of a Star Wars mask went viral. Her story of struggling with loneliness, discontent, and unhappiness came out soon after, which made the world question: What makes her different? "I could write a million words, books, and even songs to explain this," Candace says, "but my gut feeling tells me you didn't buy this book for a theology debate. You are reading these pages hoping to find joy - real, authentic, and unwavering in any and all circumstances. The kind of contentment that says, 'I'm not only happy, but I'm satisfied as well. I have enough and I am enough.' Because what I've discovered is this: contentment will often lead to more joy." Do you have that kind of joy? Do you want it? Find the secret to happiness, satisfaction, joy, and more in Simple Joys, a beautiful, full-color book that walks you through Candace's journey so that you can replicate it in your own life. Read about several simple ways you can reclaim joy in your day-to-day routine and start living more joyfully today.

Simple Joys

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#paperback #christian #woman #joy #encouragement 

Idaho

Every woman can use some encouragement and a little hope in her day. Here, in a brand-new book, are simple, heartfelt devotions that will speak to women of all ages Overflowing with thoughtful devotions, prayers, memorable quotations, and Bible promises, you’ll find the blessings, encouragement, joy, and comfort your heart truly desires.

Encouraging Thoughts for Women: Joy

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Arizona

Practical ideas to enhance playfulness, creativity, honesty & self acceptance.

Finding Joy

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Connecticut

An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

The follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, from the star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has revolutionized homes--and lives--across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep "necessary" items that may not bring you joy. With guidance on specific categories including kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, hobby goods, and digital photos, this comprehensive companion is sure to spark joy in anyone who wants to simplify their life.

Spark Joy

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Story of Bella, the Unlikely Therapy Dog

Joy Unleashed

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"A special book that will make you laugh through your tears with its heartfelt take on happiness and friendship." --Amy E. Reichert, author of The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go and The Coincidence of Coconut Cake

Annie is stuck. In her boring job, with her irritating roommate, in a life no thirty-five-year-old would want. But deep down, she's still mourning the terrible loss that tore a hole through her perfect existence. Until she meets the eccentric Polly.

Bright, bubbly, intrusive Polly is determined to wake her new friend up to life. Because if recent events have taught Polly anything, it's that your time is too short to waste a single day--which is why she wants Annie to join her on a mission...

ONE HAPPY THING EACH DAY. ONE HUNDRED DAYS.

But just as the daily challenge opens Annie up to the possibility of joy--and perhaps even love with the unlikeliest of men--it becomes clear that Polly is about to need her more than ever. And Annie will have to decide once and for all whether letting others in is a risk worth taking.

Told with wry wit and boundless heart, Something Like Happy is an unforgettable tale of celebrating triumphs great and small, seizing the day, and always remembering to live in the moment.

Something Like Happy

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Kansas

The Indie Next List Bestseller

Lose yourself to the magic of The Charm Bracelet.

Through an heirloom charm bracelet, three women will rediscover the importance of family and a passion for living as each charm changes their lives.

On her birthday each year, Lolly's mother gave her a charm, along with the advice that there is nothing more important than keeping family memories alive, and so Lolly's charm bracelet would be a constant reminder of that love.

Now seventy and starting to forget things, Lolly knows time is running out to reconnect with a daughter and granddaughter whose lives have become too busy for Lolly or her family stories.

But when Arden, Lolly's daughter, receives an unexpected phone call about her mother, she and granddaughter Lauren rush home. Over the course of their visit, Lolly reveals the story behind each charm on her bracelet, and one by one the family stories help Lolly, Arden, and Lauren reconnect in a way that brings each woman closer to finding joy, love, and faith.

A compelling story of three women and a beautiful reminder of the preciousness of family, Viola Shipman's The Charm Bracelet is a keepsake you'll cherish long after the final page.

The Charm Bracelet

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- Mass Produced Paperback
- Copyright 1993
- In Good Condition - Shows shelf and reading wear and the pages are yellow
- From a smoke free home
- Genre: Romance 

Shipping via USPS media mail means this item will take 5-7 days to arrive but possibly longer if the post office experiencing any delays.

All sales are final  No returns, exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

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Wyoming

Foreign Affair by Eva Rutland released on Aug 25, 1993 is available now for purchase.

Foreign Affair

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#hardcover #nonfiction #spiritual #thebookofjoy #joy #mental-strength #mind #bb27 

Joy Mangano; Alex Tresniowski (As told to)

Inventing Joy

Lois Mowday Rabey

Growing Young

Pamela Erens

Eleven Hours

Dalai Lama; Desmond Tutu; Douglas Carlton Abrams

The Book of Joy

Robert Strand

Nine Fruits of the Spirit - Joy

Joy Mangano; Alex Tresniowski (As told to)

Inventing Joy

Thomas Kinkade

Lightposts for Living

Bill McKibben

Hundred Dollar Holiday

Emily Ley

Grace, Not Perfection

Antonio R. Damasio, Professor of Neurology Antonio R Damasio, Damasio

Looking for Spinoza

Barbara Taylor Bradford

The Cavendon Luck

Barbara Graham

Eye of My Heart

Adam Hamilton

Enough

C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis on Joy

Debbie Macomber

Christmas Wishes

Candace Payne

Simple Joys

Barbour Publishing Staff; Alyssa Fikse

Encouraging Thoughts for Women: Joy

Charlotte S. Kasl

Finding Joy

Marie Kondo

Spark Joy

Jean Baur

Joy Unleashed

Eva Woods

Something Like Happy

Viola Shipman

The Charm Bracelet

Eva Rutland

Foreign Affair

Dalai Lama; Desmond Tutu; Douglas Carlton Abrams

The Book of Joy