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At the age of 47, when he was a successful publishing executive and living with his wife and four children in an affluent Chicago suburb, John Shafer made the surprise announcement that he had purchased a vineyard in the Napa Valley. In 1973, he moved his family to California and, with no knowledge of winemaking, began the journey that would lead him, 30 years later, to own and operate what distinguished wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. called "one of the world’s greatest wineries".

Fasting offers many more benefits than just losing weight. It can cure multiple diseases, boost physical performance, and even help you live longer. You might think you will be hungry, miserable, deprived, and grumpy. This is not the case, and when you find out what fasting can do for your mind, body, and spirit, you will only be mad you didn’t start sooner!

Becca Meister Fitzpatrick - wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of the community - is the dutiful steward of her family's iconic summer tradition...until she discovers her recently deceased husband squandered their nest egg. As she struggles to accept what is likely her last season in Long Harbor, Becca is inspired by her granddaughter's boldness in the face of impending single-motherhood, and summons the courage to reveal a secret she was forced to bury long ago.

In The Fear Virus, Ed Young addresses common phobias that plague us and the antidote that replaces unhealthy fear with God's peace and love. Ed Young will boldly meet the fears that often control us with scripture and wisdom that will help you to take back control of your life and eradicate the fear virus. Differentiating between unhealthy fear and healthy fear, Ed will explain why one is dangerous and the other is essential. The Fear Virus will help you fight against fear and face every day with ultimate respect for God and assurance that he holds all things together.

Legendary recording artist Mia X was the first lady of multi-platinum record label No Limit Records. Her cookbook/memoir is filled with memories from her childhood and all the way through her musical career, as well as sharing some of her delicious recipes. The cookbook/memoir is an ode to her late grandmother, whom she fondly calls Mamaw. Mamaw had a big hand in raising Mia. Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me will have you laughing, crying, quoting Mamaw, and cooking.

When Brandy finds herself accidentally mated to a werewolf, she's totally cool with it. If only Detective Gruff felt the same way. The man is so darned scared he runs away to a remote cabin in the woods. Lucky for him, Brandy isn't about to give up. Billy never wanted to get hitched. He'd seen firsthand with his parents how ugly it could get. He never counted on meeting Brandy, a feisty nurse with a bubbly outlook on life who looks past his grumpy façade. It isn't just danger that brings them together. She is temptation itself.

Expansive Impact helps answer these questions and will empower you to handle the stickiest leadership situations, feel more confident as a leader, and create significant positive change without relying on outside forces or external circumstances. With fresh language, powerful inquiries, and a nuanced exploration of the often opposing tensions we hold as leaders, this book is a compelling and insightful guide to improving your leadership and your life.

For too many years, Prudence Aldrich has been numbing the pain in her life with random sexual encounters. Her marriage to cold, self-centered Nick is, not surprisingly, on the rocks. But after several dangerous experiences with strangers, Prudence finally realizes she needs therapy to stop her self-destructive behavior, and so she checks into the Serenity Hills rehab center. Prudence blames herself for her irresponsible behavior and is filled with self-loathing. However, her therapist and the other members of her rehab group see the person behind the pain.

In the Ring with Daisy King stars Ramona Young from the hit series Never Have I Ever, alongside Brian Baumgartner from the Rumble movie and Emmy-winning series The Office and former NFL player Jamal Duff from the Rumble movie and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Also featuring Christy Carlson Romano from Kim Possible and Even Stevens.

Lightspeed: Year One compiles fiction published by the online science fiction magazine Lightspeed in its first year. Produced by Skyboat Media, and under the direction of Grammy and Audie Award-winning narrator and producer Stefan Rudnicki, the Lightspeed podcast features audiobook-style recordings of the stories published each month in Lightspeed.

Jason will never know what happened the night he crawled into bed in a drunken stupor and woke up with a completely different body: an unbelievably sexy female body. His initial waking fright and desperate search for the tool of his manhood itself is quickly subdued by the incredibly arousing view of the new womanly body that is now his own.

In Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burnout, I take a hard look at the rules of masculinity that force men into a false choice: either face shame by saying they can't continue to suffer in silence anymore, or invite burnout by following the harsh rules that say men have to shut down their natural emotions and keep striving for achievement. With equal measures of levity and gravity—plus a kick-ass soundtrack—I'll walk you through my years-long journey through burnout, the harrowing parts and the breakthroughs alike.

Approximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest growing religious movement in America: a large group of people dissatisfied with traditional religious offerings and thirsty for an approach to spirituality grounded in logic and consistent with scientific knowledge.

England, 1461: The young King Edward of York has taken the country by force from King Henry VI of Lancaster. Sir Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke, flees the massacre of his Welsh army at the Battle of Mortimer's Cross and plans a rebellion to return his half-brother King Henry to the throne.

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Kyle Faber tells you exactly how you can overcome your fears of public speaking, how to prepare for your first speech, how to develop confidence, how to select your topic, how to analyze your audience, how to organize your speech, how to outline your speech, how to prepare visual aids, and how to deliver your speech and your message effectively. It's all here!

Follow Emily as she is captured by sex-crazed wolves during a camping trip and forced through a sexual breeding ceremony with the alpha. Caught between an embittered battle between two alphas, she is stolen from her pack and fed a drink to lust for her new master. As Emily loses herself in the carnal world of the wolves, she concocts a plan to save herself and the wolves.

Being able to prevail over obstacles and opponents gives you a boost in confidence that carries over to your school and personal life, improving your performance in those areas as well. Unfortunately, you can’t win all the time. Sometimes, you have a bad day, or you simply get outplayed, and you end up doubting yourself and your athletic abilities. These feelings of worry, uncertainty, fear, doubt, or anxiety will make it difficult for you to perform consistently well. But with time, some effort, and the right knowledge, you can take control of your confidence.

I remember the first time I saw Sutton Barnett in perfect detail–like a fragment of time suspended in front of my eyes. I remember his shirt–faded blue against tanned skin that had seen countless hours of the summer sun. Wet droplets peppered his shoulders from where his still wet hair had dripped onto the fabric. He rounded the bottom of the stairs, our eyes meeting for only a fraction of a second before he looked away, but it was long enough for me to know right then and there that nothing would ever be the same again.

Since 1998, the Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Group has celebrated National Poetry Month by e-mailing a poem a day throughout the month of April to over 25,000 devoted poetry fans. In April 2006, Knopf introduced the Poem-a-Day podcast, which featured poets including Kevin Young and James Merrill reading their own poems, as well as Knopf authors, such as Joan Didion and Toni Morrison, reading work by their favorite poets.

Featuring all-new tales of dark fantasy, cosmic horror, supernatural revenge, and the sorcery of terror from masters of the craft, this issue includes stories and poems by Alma Katsu, Heather Graham, Maurice Broaddus, Fran Wilde, Priya Sharma, Anne Walsh, Yvonne Navarro, Jake Bible, Gabrielle Faust, and Christina Sng.