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  And Then There Were Nuns

  Jane Christmas

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  “The best kind of memoir, revealing, refreshing, and reflective enough to make readers turn many of the questions on themselves.” —Booklist (starred review)   With humor and opinions aplenty, a woman embarks on an unconventional quest to see if she is meant to be a nun.   Just as Jane Christmas decides to enter a convent in mid-life to find out whether she is “nun material,” her long-term partner Colin, suddenly springs a marriage proposal on her. Determined not to let her monastic dreams be sidelined, Christmas puts her engagement on hold and embarks on an extraordinary year-long adventure to four convents—one in Canada and three in the UK.   In these communities of cloistered nuns and monks, she shares—and at times chafes and rails against—the silent, simple existence she has sought all of her life. Christmas takes this spiritual quest seriously, but her story is full of the candid insights, humorous social faux pas, profane outbursts, and epiphanies that make her books so relatable and popular. And Then There Were Nuns offers a seldom-seen look inside modern cloistered life, and it is sure to ruffle more than a few starched collars among the ecclesiastical set.   “A lovely, heartfelt tale. Get thee to a bookstore and buy it.” —A. J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically   “In fluid and often playful prose, she introduces women and men (she spent a week at a monastery on the Isle of Wight) who have devoted their lives to prayer, including a skydiving 90-year-old nun.” —Maclean’s

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  The Atlantic Wall - History and...

  H. W. Kaufmann, J. E. Kaufmann,...

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  This WWII history and visitor’s guide explores the extensive network of Nazi fortifications built to defend Fortress Europe. Hitler's Atlantic Wall, the complex system of coastal fortifications that stretched from Norway to the Spanish border during the Second World War, was built to defend occupied Europe from Allied invasion. Many of its principal structures survive and can be visited today. This authoritative guide provides both practical information for visitors and essential historical context. The wall, which was constructed on a massive scale between 1942 and 1944 by German engineers, forced laborers and troops, consisted of strong points, artillery casemates, bunkers, troop shelters, minefields, anti-tank and anti-boat obstacles. It also included the concrete U-boat and E-boat pens in the key ports and, behind the Channel coast, the V-weapon sites. This huge scheme of fortifications was one of the longest series of defensive lines in military history. This comprehensive volume takes readers and visitors through the entire story of the fortifications from the fall of France to the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy that finally broke through. As a guide to some of the most impressive relics of the Second World War, this book is essential reading for travelers or anyone interested in the liberation of occupied Europe.

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  Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge...

  Patricia L. Lawrence

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  Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is on the northeast shores of the Great Salt Lake.  Our exploration begins at the Park Ranger Station before we meet our naturalist guide for a tour of one of the most important bodies of water in the Americas for migrating birds.

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  Cape Cod Curiosities -...

  Robin Smith-Johnson

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  The author of Legends & Lore of Cape Cod delves deeper into the colorful local history of Massachusetts’s quaint seaside region.   Cape Cod may be a popular tourist destination, but it has a strange and distinctive history. The Pukwudgies were two- to three-foot beings with smooth gray skin, hairy faces and horns. These shape-shifting, mischievous “little people” are connected to Wampanoag Indian mythology. Edward Rowe Snow, a New England historian who was also known as “the Flying Santa,” delivered Christmas presents to lighthouse keepers and their families. Jeremiah’s Gutter was a canal in Orleans and the first Cape Cod Canal. Join author Robin Smith-Johnson as she uncovers the secrets behind many unique places, remarkable events and fascinating people.   Includes photos!

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  Ultimate Guide to Flying with...

  Hugh Knight Robinson

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  "Effortless Journeys: Mastering Air Travel with Kids and Babies" Navigating airports and flying can be a daunting task for any parent. How do you keep your toddler entertained on a long flight? What are the essentials to pack for your infant? "Effortless Journeys" is your go-to guide for stress-free air travel with your little ones. This comprehensive Book is packed with practical advice, from pre-flight preparations to in-flight strategies, ensuring your family's trip is as smooth as possible. Written with input from child development experts, seasoned parent travelers, and airline professionals, this guide provides: Insider Tips: Learn how to choose the best flights and seats for family travel. We will tell you a packing Lists: Detailed checklists for every age group, so you never forget a thing. Entertainment Ideas: Creative ways to keep your child engaged and quiet throughout the flight. Health and Safety Protocols: Expert advice on managing health, hygiene, and safety in the air. Real Parent Stories: Relatable anecdotes and experiences for practical insights. Whether you're a first-time parent anxious about your maiden voyage with a baby or a seasoned pro looking for new tricks, "Effortless Journeys" will transform your travel experience. Say goodbye to the stress of flying with kids and hello to enjoyable family trips filled with lasting memories. Grab your copy now and embark on family adventures with confidence!

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  The Ultimate Achievement Journal...

  Haley Perlus

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  Sport and exercise psychology expert Haley Perlus, Ph.D. shares strategies on developing the mindset to help you achieve your fitness goals.  The Ultimate Achievement Journal is Haley Perlus' first of many steps along her journey to becoming the authority on inspiring and guiding individuals toward achieving their peak performance in every domain.   Top fitness professionals have provided success journals to help their readers follow their fitness and nutrition programs. The missing element is how to develop mental toughness. Therefore, using proven mental toughness techniques and sport psychology, Perlus teaches consumers how to achieve their goals while recommending they follow what they've been told to eat and how they've been advised to train. The majority of individuals who achieve their health and fitness goals use journals to track their progress, building Perlus’ three C’s for Excellence: Commitment, Confidence, and Concentration. Her 12-Week Mission helps you do this with a performance profile, weekly training schedule, and achievement log.   Inspirational and motivational, Perlus' program to develop mental toughness is designed for fitness enthusiasts seeking success using the exercise and nutrition program they have already created.

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