More real-life inspirational stories more everydaywonders--more answered prayers--from the TV show that has inspiredmillions! Astounding rescues ... divine intervention ... romanticprovidence. Miracles are all around us--we have only to open ourminds...and our hearts. In this extraordinary second volume ofreal-life stories, Richard Thomas has carefully selected dozens ofall-new tales from the successful PAX TV show It’s a Miracle. Theresult is a completely new, utterly unforgettable collection--atrue celebration of ordinary people transformed by extraordinaryevents. A mother is reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoptiontwenty-seven years earlier--all because of a miraculous encounterin a nursing home... A woman whose older sister is in grave need ofa liver transplant meets a man on a plane whose nephew turns out tobe a perfect match... A courageous cat saves the lives of herowners in an act of love that can be described only asremarkable. Share the healing, share the wonder

Unplanned pregnancies happen to women in every season of life:the newly married, the never-married, the empty-nester, theteenager, the overworked mother, the career woman. Yet we rarelytalk about how lonely and confusing this experience can be. In Surprise Child, Leslie Leyland Fields, whoexperienced two unplanned pregnancies in her forties, lyricallyweaves her own story with the stories of other women who understandthe isolation you face as expectations and plans are turned upsidedown to make room for a child. “Each year, more than three million women discover themselvespregnant–at a hard time, the wrong time, at a difficult place intheir lives. I am one of those women.…” Together, these women walk with you month-by-month through thephysical and emotional stages of pregnancy, voicing with startlinghonesty their own anxieties and struggles. Here you will find thecompanionship and hope you need to journey toward new life.

Hope and comfort when you need it most… Dozens of real-life inspirational tales from the tv show that hastouched the heart of America. Here are true stories of wonder and joy to lift your spirits andget you through tough times…stories to celebrate and offer comfortwhen you need a little inspiration. In this wonderful third volumeof miraculous stories, Richard Thomas, host of PAX TV’scrowd-pleasing series It’s a Miracle, has selected dozens ofall-new stories. Each will touch your soul and strengthen yourspirit. A pregnant woman’s baby is saved by an amazing encounter with two“angels” on earth…A firefighter gives a remarkable gift to thebuddy who saved his life--and sets off a chain reaction ofmiracles…A son’s tragic loss leads to a joyous reunion with themother who gave him up for adoption thirty-eight yearsbefore. Answered prayers … divine intervention … miraculous rescues …inspiring reunions... heartwarming animal stories ... remarkablemedical recoveri

Spiritual seekers in the 21st century take many forms, fromthe visionary and futurist to the social activist and rebel. Yetwhatever your inner calling, writes internationally renownedteacher Gloria Karpinski, you can benefit from the practicalguidance of other seekers on how best to manifest your spiritualintentions in the nitty-gritty reality of everyday life. A new companion for traveling purposefully on the path,Barefooton Holy Groundhelps you learn how to call forth the good in everycircumstance and use it to further your mission and consciousness.Through numerous enjoyable, effective exercises and meditations,you will learn how to integrate your inner and outer resources ofmind, body, emotions, finances, and careers into your personalpractice. This will free you to become a disciple–in the modernsense–to your own higher calling and service to the world. Drawing on the wisdom of ancient *ures and contemporarythinkers from many world traditions, tapping into her own and otherdisciple

Have you, as a parent, ever found yourself treating yourchildren in a way you would never tolerate from someone else? Theauthors of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting call for a new GoldenRule: Do unto your children as you would have other people do untoyour children. And most important, they show us how to live by it.Based upon extensive research, firsthand experience, and casestudies, Emotionally Intelligent Parenting breaks the mold oftraditional parenting books by taking into account the strong roleof emotions -- those of parents and children -- in psychologicaldevelopment. With this book, parents will learn how to communicatewith children on a deeper, more gratifying level and how to helpthem successfully navigate the intricacies of relating to others.The authors take the five basic principles of Daniel Goleman'sbest-seller, Emotional Intelligence, and explain how they can beapplied to successful parenting. To this end, the book offerssuggestions, stories, dialogues, activities, and a special secti

Everyone knows that rubbing a rabbit's foot will bring goodluck—but did you know this superstition was introduced to theUnited States by slaves from West Africa? Field Guide toLuck features the fascinating origins of the most popularcharms and signs—everything from crossed fingers and full moons tofour-leaf clovers and Friday the thirteenth. Each entry featuresinformation about the origins and cultural context of thesuperstition, with plenty of interesting trivia along the way. (Forthe record, Chinese fortune cookies were invented in SanFrancisco!) Also included are dozens of talismans and symbols from around theworld, including cows (India), money cats (Japan), akuaba dolls(Ghana), jade (China), and more. Best of all, Field Guide toLuck showcases many of these lucky charms with 48 pages offull-color illustrations—so you'll be sure to recognize themwherever you encounter them!

HOUSEKEEPING 101 Accidental Housewife (n): an individual who manages the householdunexpectedly, unintentionally, by default, or by chance, withminimal skills, a glass of wine, and little interest in masteringher/his domain. Once upon a time lived the 1950s housewife who joyfully followedher domestic duties. Today’s housewife is anything but traditional,yet some things never change: mounting laundry, accumulating dust,looming clutter, and the refrain, “What’s for dinner?” Now JulieEdelman, the go-to gal for entertaining and practical householdtips and trends, turns these mundane chores into fun and easytasks. Offering real life advice and simple solutions, Julie helpsyou ? tidy up with the faucet to floor facelift: a stress-free way toclean with minimum effort to achieve maximum effect, as you dancewith dust bunnies and indulge in a bit of pampering along theway ? conquer PMS (Pretty Manageable Stains): learn how to painlesslydeal with the most common stains using everyth

Childhood polio left Leonard Kriegel without the use of hislegs. In Flying Solo, he writes in a lyrical, uncompromising voiceabout the interlaced themes of courage and masculinity against thebackdrop of loss. Tracing memories back to his coming of age in the1940s and 1950s, he portrays an interior life partly sustained bytraditional visions of manhood, partly raging at the impossibilityof fully living them out. Flying Solo is beautiful personal writingthat will change the way we think about manhood.

Everyone has a list of favorite movies, but few people trulyunderstand how much these movies reveal about our personalities.Cinescopes invites readers to find their ten favorite movies in aglossary of more than 3,000 popular films and then offersspectacular insights into what our most-loved films reveal aboutourselves. Using a unique blend of pop psychology, astrology, andcinematic analysis, Cinescopes profiles sixteen different types ofmovie fans, complete with their own unique strengths, weaknesses,secrets, and characteristic behaviors. Along the way, you'll alsodiscover how you measure up to other kinds of movie buffs,including your best and worst relationship matches, your personalnemesis, and even other movies you may enjoy. Cinescopes is awonderful conversation starter and a delightful gift forpop-culture enthusiasts of all ages.

By a well-known psychic and astrologer, a revealingpsychological/astrological exploration of the masks we wear and themany ways our rising signs affect our personalities.

“There’s a special providence in the fall of a sparrow.”--William Shakespeare, Hamlet B fell twenty-five feet from his nest into the life ofChris Chester. The encounter was providential for both ofthem. B and Chester spent hours together playing games like bottle-capfetch or hide-and-seek. They learned “words” in each other’svocabularies. B developed a fetish for nostrils and a dislike ofthe color yellow. He grew anxious if Chester came home late fromwork. At bedtime he would rub his sleepy eyes on Chester’s thumband settle to sleep in his palm. Chester ended up turning part ofhis house into an aviary and adjusting his social life to meet B’sdemands. This was a small price to pay, though, for the trust andcomfort of a twenty-five-gram friend who brought joy and wonderback into his life.