Mostrando resultados por autor "The Pines" en Todas las categorías

It’s the flight before Christmas and Molly just got an unexpected gift: a free first-class upgrade on her plane trip home for the holidays. Bring on the complimentary cocktails! But after one too many, she spills all her secrets to the hot guy seated next to her—only to wake up mortified when her buzz has worn off. At least she never has to see Liam again ... or so she thinks. When Molly arrives at Christmas House, the festive rental home that she and her family are sharing with her sister’s fiancé and his wealthy family, she discovers that Liam is one of the new in-laws. Oops.

Mel Pine’s debut offers a refreshing and accessible take on Buddhism, inspired by his personal spiritual journey. Recognizing the growing desire in the West for less rigid, more inclusive approaches to religion, Pine introduces The New Middle Way—a thoughtful blend of philosophy, logic, and science interwoven with the story of his own life. From his early days navigating Judaism to his eventual embrace of Buddhism, Pine shares a deeply personal exploration of faith, meaning, and the pursuit of enlightenment.

Master the Art of Finances as a Couple and Build a Life of Wealth and Happiness, Even if You're a Complete Newbie! Are you a newlywed couple eager to create a secure financial future, yet unsure where to start? Have sleepless nights worrying about navigating the financial complexities together become your norm? Does the thought of managing your money as a couple leave one or both of you overwhelmed? You're not alone. As a newlywed couple, there can be many such quandaries. But the truth is, successfully managing money together after marriage doesn’t have to be complex. Your journey from a...

Time to take control of your financial future, achieve financial independence and retire early! The path to freedom is yours for the taking, even if you're just starting to save... Are your dreams often blocked by the giant roadblock of financial worries? Are you trapped in a cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, just dreaming of financial freedom? What if you could retire earlier than you ever thought possible? You are not alone. It’s a harsh reality for many young adults who feel burdened by financial pressures. The expense of education, housing, medical care, and raising a family can ...

Refresh your financial blueprint, even if you feel behind or uncertain. Navigate the second half of life confidently, breaking free from the cycle of financial frustration. Do you find yourself caught in the vicious cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck living while worrying about retirement? Are you standing on the threshold of significant life transitions, and baffled by how to secure your financial future? Do you feel overwhelmed by investment options, soaring healthcare costs, or kids' college expenses? You're not alone, and indeed, change is possible. At mid-life, handling finances can seem ...

"A Strong Financial Foundation: The Graduate's Guide to Money Management" is a vital resource tailored specifically for recent college graduates facing the intimidating world of personal finance. As your guide, I bring personal insights from my own early struggles with debt and financial confusion, aiming to transform financial planning from daunting to doable for the next generation. This book is crafted to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve financial independence and success. It addresses the unique challenges of today’s financial landscape, such as the gig ...

Master your personal finances in just a few hours a week, even if numbers make you dizzy… Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, always stressing over every dollar you spend? Do you find yourself constantly wondering where your money is going each month? Would you like to become more intentional with your spending and start working towards your financial goals, instead of just making ends meet? If so, then you're ready to take the first step towards financial stability. Developing a personal budget doesn't mean living a life of limitations or foregoing your favorite luxuries. It's ...

Picture achieving financial freedom in just a few years without needing a six-figure salary or a lottery win - this book shows you how. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, never quite making ends meet? Dreaming of a day when work becomes optional, but can't see how to get there from your nine-to-five grind? Bewildered by the array of investment options and need help figuring out where to start? If this describes you, buckle up because you are about to embark on an exciting journey towards financial independence. Achieving financial freedom doesn't have to involve working 80-hour ...

Chris Bell's world was shattered when the woman he loved suddenly left him. Now, a serious injury is cutting his military career short and sending him home to Trinity Falls years before he expected. Determined to build a life for himself and his service dog in the small town where he grew up, the last person Chris expects to see is Grace Cassidy.

After a snowstorm grounds her flight, Lucy makes a last-ditch effort to get home for Christmas using a rideshare app. She thinks she’ll be taking a road trip with a stranger...but the guy who shows up is someone she knows all too well. He’s the hookup she ghosted a few months ago, and now she’ll be stuck in a car with him for the most awkward road trip of her life.

St. Louis de Montfort’s classic Total Consecration to Mary has seen a strong resurgence in recent years, with Catholics around the world consecrating themselves to Our Lady. Building off this momentum, we wanted to encourage this closeness to Jesus through Mary, but with a preparation that reflected the Church’s love for St. Thomas Aquinas. In Aquinas’s writings, we found ample resources for the task. Especially in his preaching, we discovered passages detailing the graces bestowed on Mary and the role afforded her in leading us to Christ.

Ashton Beck has been in love with his best friend's little sister forever, but Lucy was always off-limits. Now they're both grown up, and he's finally back home in small-town Trinity Falls, working his dream job as a firefighter. When he hears that her engagement has broken off, Ashton knows the time to declare his feelings has finally come. But a tragic accident leaves Ashton suddenly caring for a toddler before he has a chance.

When a body dressed in a Santa Claus suit appears in the snow just outside a small village in Cumbria, DCI James Walker is the first to appear on the scene. Almost a year has passed since something so tragic has happened in the close-knit community, and James is hopeful that it’s just an accidental death. But when he uncovers the body, he discovers something that chills him to the bone. The man, a former police officer, was murdered. And it’s not long before another body appears.

When a reclusive psychic shows up looking for Jude Byrne in his adopted hometown of Salem, Massachusetts, the private investigator’s walls go up instantly. Psychic or not, this mysterious man knows secrets about Jude’s past that are better left buried in the New Mexico desert. Stranger still is the personality change that comes over the flirty PI after he meets the newcomer.

Brody Webb has earned a reputation as a pretty boy who would gladly give you the shirt off his back. In spite of his good looks and big heart, Brody's devotion to the family farm lost him his ambitious wife. When the city girl who bought his uncle's bookshop forms an instant connection with his kids, Brody is smitten despite himself. But he fights tooth and nail not to show it. After all, what would an interesting young woman like Sarah want with a small-town farmer so boring he couldn't even hang onto the mother of his two beloved children?

Zen Buddhism is often said to be a practice of mind-to-mind transmission without reliance on text—in fact, some great teachers forbid their students to read or write. But Buddhism has also inspired some of the greatest philosophical writings of any religion, and two such works lie at the center of Zen: The Heart Sutra, which monks recite all over the world, and The Diamond Sutra, said to contain answers to all questions of delusion and dualism. This is the Buddhist teaching on the perfection of wisdom and cuts through all obstacles on the path of practice.

I've been in love with my best friend for as long as I can remember. I tried to tell her in high school, which royally backfired. Ten years hasn't changed things, but now I'm finally ready to lay it all out on the table. The only problem? She's got her sights set on someone else. I made the mistake of letting her go once before. This time, I'm going to prove that the only guy she needs is me.

The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide-reaching influence of any text in Buddhism. This short text covers more of the Buddha’s teachings than any other scripture, and it does so without being superficial or hurried. Although the original author is unknown, he was clearly someone with a deep realization of the Dharma. For this new English translation, Red Pine has utilized various Sanskrit and Chinese versions, refining the teachings of dozens of ancient teachers together with his own commentary to offer a profound word-for-word explication.

DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realises it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise and a promise - 12 days, 12 murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half frozen in the snow. As the blizzards descend, panic spreads through the remote Cumbrian village - there’s a killer amongst them, and with 11 more victims to go, anyone could be next.... Can James stop the killer before they strike again?

From matchmaking carolers to a festive lights competition, four best-selling authors explore the magic of the holidays in these heartwarming small towns.