Life Drawing

Augusta Edelman—Gus to her friends—is a painter, a wife, and not always the best judge of her own choices—one of them bad enough that she and her husband, Owen, have fled their longtime city home and its reminders of troubling events. Now, three years into their secluded country life, Gus works daily on the marriage she nearly lost, discovers new inspiration for her art, and contemplates the mysteries of a childhood tragedy.

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In Drawing Near, John Bevere invites listeners to explore a life of intimacy with God. Emphasizing the need for obedience, he urges us to practice - just as we would practice anything we hope to improve—our communication with the Holy Spirit. Understanding that prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue, Bevere encourages us to listen at the Father's feet.

ABC of Neurographica – A Step-by-Step Guide to the Basics Are you looking for a clear and accessible introduction to Neurographica? This book is a comprehensive manual designed for beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of this powerful art therapy method. Written in simple and engaging language, ABC of Neurographica provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow explanation of key concepts, terminology, and techniques. Inside, you will discover: ✔️ The origins of Neurographica and its creator ✔️ What Neurographic algorithms are and how they work ✔️ The meaning and function...

Life throws unexpected storms—sudden loss, betrayal, disappointments, sickness, financial struggles. Many people fall apart because they build their lives on sand—weak foundations that collapse under pressure. But as believers, we are called to build on Christ—the solid rock, unshakable and everlasting. This book is your faith anchor, a guide to help you stay grounded in God when everything else is falling apart. Like a tree planted by the rivers of water, you will not be moved. You were not created to be a victim of the storm—you were made to rise above it. The inspiration to write...

Christian parents long to instill a lasting faith in our children, but the challenge of balancing spiritual teaching with academic, extracurricular, and social demands can be overwhelming. Many feel inadequate or unqualified to lead their children spiritually. In Homegrown Disciples, David Sunde offers seven rhythms to help disciplemaking parents know God better, experience him more fully, and leverage their faith for the benefit of their children.

Isabella Stewart Gardner’s museum, with its plain exterior enfolding an astonishing four-story Italian palazzo, rose from Boston’s Fens at the turn of the twentieth century. Its treasures encompassed not only masterwork paintings but tapestries, rare books, prints, porcelains, and fine furniture.

Christians begin their first steps in Christ at the moment of conversion. From that moment on, they have access to freedoms that weren't possible prior. But every disciple must understand those freedoms and learn how to walk in them, which requires practice. In First Freedoms, Jennifer Barnett unpacks many "first freedoms" that Christians own but often don't fully integrate into their relationship with God and explains how to foster freedoms such as cultivating a powerful prayer life, abiding fully in God's presence, healing emotional scars, battling the schemes of the enemy, and many others.

Deena’s never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when it’s time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help of her friends and the art she loves to make.

Welcome to Crayton Middle School—where the vending machines eat your change, the janitor closet leads to another dimension, and one kid’s sketchbook might be the only thing standing between the school and total reality-erasure. Dexter “Doodle” Dalton isn’t your average sixth grader. Armed with a magical pencil that brings his drawings to life—and an attitude somewhere between sarcastic and snack-obsessed—Dexter finds himself at the center of a mystery no one else even realizes is happening. When Ms. Pine, the school’s quirky art teacher, vanishes in the middle of class, the ...

Sixty-two-year-old Arianna arrives in the South of France for a two-week artists' workshop full of anticipation but burdened by guilt. Back home in Toronto, she has been living with the devastating diagnosis of her husband's dementia and the heartbreak of watching the man she has loved for decades slip away before her eyes. What does her future hold without Ben? Before her is a blank canvas.

In the dictionary the meaning of relent is to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity. Re Lent is a Catholic’s Guide of 40 things to give up for Lent guaranteed to transform your life! The purpose of the season of Lent is to look inward to create the internal conditions to draw closer to God. Choosing to fast or withdraw from the distractions of the world helps to establish this. Re Lent explores 40 negative thought patterns to give up. For example, giving up self-sabotaging beliefs, struggle, fear, attachment, guilt, and lack are discussed. Each of the 40 ...

In 1955, Crockett Johnson introduced one of the world’s most beloved and enduring young adventurers, Harold and his purple crayon. Today, we need Harold and his penchant for creative solutions more than ever. In Purple Crayons, Ross Ellenhorn looks to Johnson’s classic for insights and answers that can help us understand our current condition and point the way towards solutions for healing.

On the U.S.-Mexico border, where cultures collide and identities blur, two misfit teens are about to take on the ultimate art challenge—writing and drawing a 24-page comic in just 24 hours. Samantha “Sam” Rodriguez and Eddie Garza are best friends, bonded by their love of art. When they meet up at their local library’s annual comic marathon, it’s more than just an all-night challenge—it’s a test of endurance, creativity, and their own growing pains. As they push through exhaustion, self-doubt, and the pressure of artistic ambitions, they also confront the deeper challenges of ...

Joy and her peers are eager to visit a nearby forest for a class trip. But Joy's excitement quickly turns into anxiety when she is asked to choose one thing in the area for a school assignment. Seeing her classmates connecting with the natural environment, Joy discovers how each of their choices reflect the ways they relate to and interact with the world. Together, a Forest begins as an exciting journey into nature and blossoms into a meditation on how our unique personalities and ways of being help create a more vibrant and beautiful world.

Jessica Shepherd joyfully reveals the Nine Soul Mate Secrets, offering insight into all aspects of creating and maintaining love, such as how to focus on loving yourself, open up to love from others, and trust your intuition. You'll engage in fun, hands-on spells, rituals, and meditations to explore your heart and grow spiritually.

In the heart of Waterford City, Peadar Deegan’s life unfolds with the quiet resilience of a man shaped by humble beginnings. From the drafty outhouse of his childhood home to the gleaming modernity of an indoor bathroom, Peadar’s journey is one of small triumphs and steadfast dreams. With a steady hand and a love for learning nurtured in an unlikely place—the restroom—Peadar discovers a hidden talent for art and earns his place as a skilled crystal glass cutter at Waterford’s iconic factory. As he carves out a life of purpose, from apprentice to master craftsman, Peadar navigates ...

Summer has started in idyllic Sag Harbor, and for Emma Mapson that means greeting guests at the front desk of The American Hotel. But when one of the town's most famous residents, artist Henry Wyatt, dies suddenly, Emma learns he has mysteriously left his waterfront home - a self-designed masterpiece filled with his work - to her teenage daughter, Penny. In Manhattan, legendary art patron Bea Winstead's grief at her lifelong friend and former business partner Henry's passing turns to outrage, and she descends on Sag Harbor determined to reclaim the house and preserve Henry's legacy.

Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life includes prayers from Abraham, Mary, Jesus, Elijah, Hannah, and a host of other biblical characters who cried out to God in need, obedience, and praise--showing you an example of how to do the same. This book of topically organized scripture offers prayers straight from the Bible that will equip you with the tools you need to guide your life each day. With scripture on topics such as prayer promises, preparation for prayer, and attitude and conditions for prayer, you will find what God's Word reveals about prayer.

Jerry Pinkney drew everywhere, all the time. It was how he made sense of the world—how he coped with the stress of being a sensitive child growing up in crowded spaces, struggling with a learning disability, in a time when the segregation of Black Americans was the norm. Only drawing could offer him a sense of calm, control, and confidence. When friends and siblings teased him about having the nickname “Jerry” as his only name, his mother always said, “Just ‘Jerry’ is enough.

With 15 Illustrations to help you visualize, this book digs into the profound and often misunderstood concept of reincarnation. This book explores the reasons behind why souls reincarnate, drawing from ancient spiritual teachings, modern psychological insights, and personal anecdotes. Viktorina provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the karmic patterns and life lessons that lead to repeated lifetimes. More importantly, she offers practical techniques and spiritual practices to break free from the cycle of reincarnation, empowering readers to achieve spiritual liberation and ...