Moving Day

Forty years’ accumulation of art, antiques, and family photographs are more than just objects for Stanley Peke - they are proof of a life fully lived. A life he could have easily lost long ago. When a con man steals his houseful of possessions in a sophisticated moving-day scam, Peke wanders helplessly through his empty New England home, inevitably reminded of another helpless time: decades in Peke’s past, a cold and threadbare Stanislaw Shmuel Pecoskowitz eked out a desperate existence in the war-torn Polish countryside, subsisting on scraps, dodging Nazi soldiers.

When nine-year-old Allie Finkle's parents announce that the family is moving, Allie's sure her life is over. She's not at all happy about having to give up her pretty pink wall-to-wall carpeting for creaky floorboards and creepy secret passageways. With a room she's half-scared to go into, the burden of being "the new girl", and her old friends all a half-hour car ride away, how will Allie ever learn to fit in?

In a rare window into some of her life’s pivotal moments, Melinda French Gates draws from previously untold stories to offer a new perspective on encountering transitions. Melinda will reflect on some of the most significant transitions in her own life, including becoming a parent, the death of a dear friend, and her departure from the Gates Foundation. The stories she tells illuminate universal lessons about loosening the bonds of perfectionism, helping friends navigate times of crisis, embracing uncertainty, and more.

Even after being rejected 100 times right out of college, Shanna Hocking never strayed from her dream career and now, in One Bold Move a Day, you will benefit from lessons learned, and discover new, life-changing ways to build the confidence you need to succeed on your own terms.

In this book, Melinda will reflect, for the first time in print, on some of the most significant transitions in her own life, including becoming a parent, the death of a dear friend, and her departure from the Gates Foundation. The stories she tells illuminate universal lessons about loosening the bonds of perfectionism, helping friends navigate times of crisis, embracing uncertainty, and more.

Day Trading and Swing Trading the Currency Market gives forex traders the strategies and skills they need to approach this highly competitive arena on an equal footing with major institutions. Now in its third edition, this invaluable guide provides the latest statistics, data, and analysis of recent events, giving you the most up-to-date picture of the state of the fast-moving foreign exchange markets. You'll learn how the interbank currency markets work, and how to borrow strategy from the biggest players to profit from trends.

Master Your Next Move answers a distinct need, focusing on the most common types of transitions leaders face and the unique challenges posed by each. Based on years of research, and now with a new introduction, this indispensable book explores eight crucial transitions virtually everyone encounters during their career, including promotion, leading former peers, onboarding into a new company, making an international move, and turning around a business in crisis.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a toxic relationship? Are you ready to break free from the pain and find healing? 30 Days to Overcome a Toxic Relationship is a mindfulness program that can guide you towards reclaiming your power and finding inner peace. This program is designed to help you identify toxic behaviors, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize your well-being. With 30 daily mindfulness exercises, journal prompts, and affirmations, you'll learn practical tools and strategies to help you overcome the trauma caused by toxic relationships. This book is part of a series of ...

Now with an extra chapter, the beginning of the sequel Our Little Piece of Paradise. A warm-hearted, autobiographical story about the location and lifestyle in a small village in the Algarve, as seen through the eyes of Karen, and her husband Nick, who made the move seeking a quieter, more serene way of life. What lurks in the shadows of paradise, however, is a life-changing illness she has struggled with in the past and now comes to the fore. They have made Portugal their home. Will they be able to navigate the health system and succeed in getting her the urgent operation needed, to ...

Over the past several years, Dr. Becky Kennedy—known to her followers as “Dr. Becky”—has been sparking a parenting revolution. Millions of parents, tired of following advice that either doesn’t work or simply doesn’t feel good, have embraced Dr. Becky’s empowering and effective approach, a model that prioritizes connecting with our kids over correcting them. Parents have long been sold a model of childrearing that simply doesn’t work. From reward charts to time outs, many popular parenting approaches are based on shaping behavior, not raising humans.

Are you tired of exercise routines that feel overly complicated or unmotivating? Are you looking for a simple, gentle way to stay active, improve mobility, and feel stronger without leaving your chair? Look no further. This simplified chair yoga guide is designed for seniors looking to achieve healthy weight, improve mobility and flexibility, and feel stronger and more confident—all in just 10 minutes a day from the comfort of a chair!

You probably already know all the obvious health and weight loss tips...so why don't you have your dream body? Master the Day is a different way to think about getting the health, body, and life you want - by changing tiny habits, no matter what diet you're on. You'll learn: The nine daily success habits of people that lost over 100+ pounds in a healthy way, and kept it off years later; the four horsemen of the health apocalypse - what simple, overlooked habits cause repetitive failure no matter how many diets we try; and much more.

Are you tired of dwelling on the past and feeling consumed by regret? Do you wish you could break free from the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions that keep you stuck? The 30 Days to Overcome Regret mindfulness workbook can help. Through daily exercises and meditations, you'll learn how to let go of regret and focus on the present moment. You'll discover practical tools to help you accept what you can't change, make amends when necessary, and move forward with a sense of purpose. This workbook is designed for anyone who struggles with feelings of regret and wants to find a way to move ...

Pack your boxes, and call the moving company - It's time to move into your new home! Easy-to-understand text will help you navigate this exciting change. Critical thinking questions introduce listeners to nonfiction.

What if motivation weren’t something you had to wait for, but something you could switch on at will? In The Motivation Switch, you’ll discover a science-backed, real-world guide to building lasting motivation, even on the days when energy, inspiration, or confidence seem out of reach. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, creative, or anyone trying to make real progress in life, this book breaks down motivation into clear, practical steps. No fluff. No hype. Just a simple path forward. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Activate motivation using simple brain science (dopamine & mindset ...

Are you ready to transform yourself from a casual player to a future grandmaster?In movies and popular culture, it seems that playing Chess is something for brainiacs and geniuses. But nothing could be further from the truth; as Irving Chernev said: “Every chessmaster was once a beginner”, in fact anyone can learn to play and even excel at it, you just need the right guide! However, so many beginner’s books are just flimsy booklets that simply teach you the basic rules and some rudimentary moves without even attempting to elevate your game. But, don’t fret! We are proud to present ...

I feel two major responsibility while writing this book. One you should get your money worth especially these days. I want to make sure you get your full money worth. As time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but unfortunately, you cannot get more time. If somebody asks you to spend your money that is easy, but if someone asks you to spend your day, you need to think it over. So I want to make it worth your time, let us get the most out of it. Sincerity is not the test of truth. It is possible to be sincerely wrong. You will get Ideas and inspirations. We will all need ...

The Sword may destroy your enemies, but the Scepter will secure your inheritance. For too long, Christians have been battling against the forces of darkness when they should be ruling over them! It is time to shed our spiritual warrior mentality and take our rightful seat as rulers in the Kingdom of God. Wanda Alger is a nationally recognized prayer leader who wants to activate you as a ruling co-heir with Jesus. In Moving from Sword to Scepter, you will discover how to displace demonic forces and release Heaven’s rule from a place of spiritual authority, both personally and corporately ...

One tsunami. Two lost souls. A love story twenty years in the making. Re-edited and revised for 2025. From the bestselling HarperCollins and Harlequin author comes a deeply moving second-chance romance based on the real life Boxing Day tsunami of December 2004. At twelve-years-old, Isla and Ben are strangers until the shimmering ocean and beaches of Thailand bring them together. In the days that follow, their rare connection blossoms into something unforgettable. But soon, the Boxing Day tsunami tears through their paradise, leaving them both presumed dead. For over twenty years they’ve ...

Let your kid learn with Diggory Doo, the adorable dragon, about moving into a new house, making new friends, keeping in touch with old friends, and adjusting to a new school!