First Loss

For centuries, Vaelor Wrynwood has kept his circle small and his love life smaller. While he once dreamed of being an artist, alive and free, that was a lifetime ago. Now, his heart belongs to his people, and there isn't room for anything—or anyone—else.

A practicing neurosurgeon and award-winning author shares his roadmap to finding hope and even happiness when the worst happens—by placing trust in God—in this powerful memoir of personal tragedy, grief, and recovery.

Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise.

Navigate the ins and outs of bariatric surgery for lasting weight loss Being successful with bariatric surgery requires significant, permanent changes to your life. Yet if you don’t know how to make those changes, you will find yourself back where you started. In Now What?, What to expect in your first year of Bariatric Surgery, bariatric coach Geof Shuford uses research and over a decade of experience working with hundreds of bariatric surgery patients to provide a comprehensive guide on how to lose weight and maintain a healthier life after surgery. This book takes you from presurgery ...

German-American novelist Erich Maria Remarque captured the emotional anguish of a generation in his World War I masterpiece, All Quiet on the Western Front, as well as in an impressive selection of novels, plays, and short stories. This exquisite collection revives Remarque’s unforgettable voice, presenting a series of short stories that have long ago faded from public memory. Eight Stories offers a beautiful tribute to the pain that war inflicts on soldiers and civilians alike, and resurrects the work of a master author whose legacy will endure for generations to come.

Discover Healing and Growth Through the Wisdom of Buddhism Embark on a transformative journey through grief and loss with "The First Hundred Days of Healing: A Buddhist Journal for Navigating Loss and Grief." This compassionate and empathetic guide provides wisdom and support as you traverse the complex landscape of mourning. In this unique journal, you'll find: 100 carefully selected quotes exploring themes of grief, loss, hope, and self-development Insightful commentaries from a Buddhist philosophical perspective, offering new perspectives on your own experience of grief Daily writing ...

Book 1 of 4 Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched ...

Lauren Christensen is a thirtysomething editor in New York City when she meets her future husband, Gabe, a writer with whom she falls in love right away. Her beloved grandfather is dying, but the young couple is bringing new life into the family: Lauren and Gabe joyfully discover she is pregnant with their daughter, Simone. As Lauren faces the prospect of becoming a parent, she learns to let go of the fear of abandonment and need for control, but just weeks after their wedding, they learn that their worst nightmare has come true: Simone is dying in the womb.

Filled with sharply drawn, emotionally powerful senses, Walk Through Fire traces the hardships Sheila faced in her marriage and her professional life. Despite her skills as a violinist and music teacher, as well as her obvious entrepreneurial talent, she had to fight to overcome self-doubt and fears of failure. Sheila vividly details her struggles, including battling institutional racism, losing a child, suffering emotional abuse in her thirty-three-year marriage, and plunging into a deep depression with her divorce. And yet, out of that pain came renewed purpose and meaning.

Are you considering starting hot yoga and wondering what it’s like to practice? Look no further. Hot yoga is one of the most exhilarating forms of yoga today. With many different types to choose from, you will not regret it. What’s the best kind of yoga for you? This book will help you decide and show you how. What’s included in this pocket-sized book: The different types of hot yoga The practice environment The health benefits How to prepare for your first practice What to do after practice How to commit to practice Careers in hot yoga Own your yoga studio This book skips all the ...

Being a cop is tough. Being a single dad? Even tougher. Then Luna walks into my life, and suddenly, everything makes sense. She’s got curves that make it impossible to look away, a heart big enough to love my son like he’s her own, and a fire in her eyes that tells me she’s not afraid to challenge me. Luna isn’t just perfect—she’s mine. I don’t date just to date. I don’t waste time on what won’t last. And I sure as hell don’t let something this good slip away. I’m a cop. I protect what’s mine. And Luna? She’s about to find out just how serious I am. Previously ...

The biggest gains in lean muscle mass (up to 25 lbs. or more) occur during the 1st year of proper bodybuilding weight training! In Year 1 In the Beginning... Mr. America, Natural Mr. Universe & world renowned Trainer John Heart shows beginners how to gain the most muscle that potentially can be had in that year. John is famous for prescribing very short, efficient workouts that have his beginner clients regularly gain up to 25 lbs. of muscle in under 12 months! For the first time ever, the exact weight training routines, along with pictures and detailed descriptions on how to perform each ...

Book 1 of 4 Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched ...

The second edition of this book is written for anyone who wants to change his or her life through bariatric weight loss surgery. Learn realistic and practical strategies for dealing with emotional difficulties encountered before and after your weight loss surgery that help you relieve stress without using food; modify unhealthy behavior; overcome hurdles to establishing a consistent exercise program; deal with negative reactions by friends, family, and spouse to your weight loss; prevent relapse; and more.

Escape with the Andersen Family...stories about second chances, single dads, strong heroes and heroines, complicated family entanglements, long-overdue reconciliations, life-long friendships, and later-in-life new beginnings. Inspirational and heartwarming women's fiction that will touch your heart. CONTENTS: Book 1- Betrayal, Book 2 – Resolute, Book 3 – Broken, Book 4 – Found THE ANDERSEN FAMILY SAGA This is an ongoing series and best read in order. Book 1 – Betrayal Pamela Andersen is in the lawyer’s office with her twin brother and finds herself uncharacteristically stunned by ...

Dear Reader, A Widow’s Love Story is for you if you’ve ever loved deeply. You’ll appreciate the sentiments about the loss of a precious spouse. May these words in A Widow’s Love Story encourage you. Then again, if you’re young and looking to define the relationship that makes for a great marriage, the thoughts in A Widow’s Love Story will inspire you. It’s been said the deep pain of loss proves the depth of love. This may be true. I only know the intensity of my own pain. From sharing my journey with other widows, I’ve learned grieving isn’t dependent on a marriage’s ...

-The big story has hit the papers and the reporter is out celebrating with his peers. Trust and fidelity are on the line as the reporter finds himself thrust into a compromising situation in "The Aftermath of the Afterparty." - For the two principal characters in the "San Juan River Inn," one is desperate to recover her memory while the other will not leave until he helps her find what she lost. - In "Beautiful Green Grass," a Detroit landlord comes by to collect delinquent rent. What the landlord and the renter tell each other changes their lives. - "The Tide is Turning," for Eddie ...

From readers; "Truly, there is nothing like personal experience that gives such authenticity to a book like this, and the author from the tragic loss of so many close to them and experience of counselling and caring for others, has done an excellent job of writing a book that is beautifully written and a comfort." "Crafted from the author's extensive experience in grief counseling. This volume, the first in a series, focuses on nurturing personal well-being during the difficult journey of bereavement. The book is designed to be a comforting companion, emphasizing natural approaches to ...

When Kristin Meekhof lost her husband to cancer, she discovered what all widows learn: the moment you lose your partner, you must make crucial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. But where do you begin? This inspiring audiobook shows grieving widows what to expect and how to deal with the challenges of losing a life partner.

Will the majestic piece of art that is hanging predominantly in Patrick Andersen’s home, lead them to his missing sister? He hopes so since he has no idea how to handle his other sister who is in the lawyer’s office with him.Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. Yet less than a week after her death only two of her four children attend the reading of her Last Will. Patrick, her younger son is there primarily to learn what he can from his mother’s lawyer about his youngest sister who has been missing since shortly after their ...