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  Stories Behind the Great...

  Ace Collins

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  Enhance your holiday celebrations as you discover the real story behind some of your most beloved Christmas customs and how they all point to Christ. 
  Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from?Why are red and green popular colors of the season?Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition?  
  The golden traditions of Christmas—gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more—infuse your celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they also point you to the birth of Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays. 
  Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about:Gift givingChristmas treesCarolingNativity scenesYule logsStockingsAdvent wreathsMistletoeHolly, and more! 
    
  You will discover how:After eighteen centuries of all but ignoring the event, churches began to open the door for believers to commemorate Jesus’ incarnationThe evergreen tree, once a central theme in the worship practices of pagan cultures, came to represent the everlasting love of GodThe magi's three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—are filled with spiritual symbolism 
    
  Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.

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  When You Were Mine: the best new...

  Emma-Claire Wilson

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  ‘Grab the tissues and clear your schedules as you will not be able to put this down!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Beautiful, emotional and hopeful, but have tissues to hand.’ Liz Fenwick 
  ‘I read it in a day…even after finishing it, it’s still lingering in my mind.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ––––––––––––––––––One mistake could change their lives forever… 
  My life is a mess. My marriage is falling apart, and I’d hoped the arrival of our baby girl would bring us closer together. Yet, as she grows, I see less of a resemblance to my husband, stirring unsettling questions. 
  I was hoping a visit from my friend, Victoria would bring some stability. With her seemingly perfect life in Spain, she embodies hope for a brighter future. 
  But our reunion has taken an unexpected turn. And when a shock diagnosis shakes our family further, Victoria doesn’t know it yet, but she might just hold the key to saving our family. 
  But if I want her to help, a big secret has to come out. Revealing the truth risks everything – my marriage, our friendship, our families. Can we weather this storm, or will it shatter us beyond repair? 
  An emotional and powerful novel of motherhood, friendship and what family means to us all. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Susan Lewis.Praise for Emma-Claire Wilson: 
  ‘Tragic but ultimately uplifting.’ Katie Fforde 
  ‘Definitely a page turner that you won't be able to put down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A heartfelt and suspenseful tale of an agonising life-and-death dilemma…this is a family drama that doesn’t shy away from sadness and conflict but powers towards an ultimately hopeful conclusion.’ Ali Mercer 
  ‘An unputdownable addictive emotional rollercoaster drama filled with love, family, heartbreak, friendship and loss.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A beautifully written and emotionally moving novel. All the characters in this book were amazing…it was impossible not to feel a connection with them!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An emotional story which broke my heart but was beautifully uplifting and filled with hope.’ Emma Cowell 
  ‘An emotional, original read that gripped me from the start.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘What an emotional ride…beautifully written!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This Child of Mine is an emotionally-charged, beautiful, and poignant story that will stay with me for a very long time. Wilson had me sobbing from the very first page, and I couldn't put the book down. An absolute triumph of a debut.’ Natali Simmonds 
  ‘Full of raw emotion, sadness and heartache, but also family, friendship, smiles, laughter, and hope. I can’t recommend it highly enough!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Beautifully written covering marriage, motherhood, social media issues, foster families, anger and love.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In When You Were Mine, Emma-Claire Wilson delves into the complexities of adoption, fostering, and the impact of divorce on relationships. The narrative is a poignant exploration of grief and bereavement, making it a top pick for readers seeking a deeper understanding of these issues. 
  For fans of Emma Robinson (All My Fault), Fern Michaels (Santa and Company), Anna E. Collins (Love at First Spite), Laura Griffin (Deep Tide), and Jodi Picoult (By Any Other Name). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Depression - Causes Solutions...

  Maria Garrets

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  Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Depression can lead to various emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. 
    
  Symptoms of depression can be emotional, physical, or cognitive. Emotionally, individuals may experience persistent sadness, anxiety, or a feeling of emptiness. They might also feel hopeless, pessimistic, irritable, guilty, worthless, or helpless. Physically, depression can lead to decreased energy or fatigue, changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, and unexplained aches or pains. Cognitively, those affected may have difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions. In severe cases, they may have thoughts of death or suicide or even attempt suicide. 
    
  The causes of depression are complex and involve a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. A family history of depression can increase one's risk, as can chemical imbalances in the brain. Stressful life events such as the death of a loved one, divorce, financial problems, or job loss can also trigger depression. Additionally, negative thinking patterns and low self-esteem can contribute to the development of the disorder.

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  What God Would Have Known - How...

  J. L. Schellenberg

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  Classical Christian ideas loom large in philosophy of religion today. But arguments against Christian doctrine have been neglected. J. L. Schellenberg's new book remedies this neglect. 
   
   
   
  The tide of human development, which the early Christians might have expected to corroborate their teaching, has in fact brought many results that run contrary to that teaching. Or at least it will be seen to have done so, says Schellenberg, when we think about the consequences of any God existent then being fully cognizant, when Christian doctrine was first formed, of all that we have laboriously learned since then. Newly discovered facts, not just about such things as evolution and the formation of the New Testament but also about mental illness, violent punishment, the relations between women and men, and the status of same-sex intimacy, suggest new arguments against the content of the Christian revelation when the prior understanding of the purported revealer is taken into account. 
   
   
   
  What God Would Have Known offers a thorough and incisive treatment of its subject that remains respectful and fair-minded throughout. It is not concerned with the overworked question of whether classical Christians believe irrationally, but with what overlooked arguments about human development show in relation to the truth or falsity of Christian claims about reality.

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  Awake! - William Blake and the...

  Mark Vernon

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  In the 200 years since Blake's death, the visionary artist, poet, and writer has become a household name, often beloved. Yet many struggle to comprehend his kaleidoscopic ideas; how they speak to human longings and the challenges of living in anxious times.Philosopher and psychotherapist Mark Vernon provides a fresh route into Blake, taking him at his word. Exploring this brilliant thinker's passionate writings, arresting artworks, and fascinating life, Vernon illuminates Blake's vivid worldview. Like us, he lived in a tumultuous era of war, discontent, rapid technological change, and human estrangement from nature. He exposed the dark sides of political fervor and social moralizing, while unashamedly celebrating love and liberty. But he also conversed with prophets and angels, and was powerfully, if unconventionally, religious. If we take this seriously—not easy, in secular times—then Blake can help us to unlock the transformative power of imagination.Written for both longstanding fans and those unfamiliar with his work, Awake! reveals Blake as an invigorating and hopeful guide for our modern age.

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  Courage for Caregivers -...

  Marjorie J. Thompson

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  Drawing on the writings and wisdom of Henri J. M. Nouwen's themes of caregiving, Marjorie J. Thompson offers a vulnerable exploration of caregiving intertwined with both her own many years of intimate caregiving of family members and collected stories of caregivers in varied settings and stages of life.  While not shying away from the demanding physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of caregiving, Courage for Caregivers also celebrates the gifts of caregiving grounded in the belovedness both caregiver and care receiver share in God's eyes.
  Practical leader guides and resources make Courage for Caregivers a tool that moves smoothly from individual encouragement to group and congregational ministry to develop support for the universal experience of caregiving. 

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