Marias Miracle is the story of a wonderful, strong young girl who had to grow up very quickly. Maria had almost been lost when very young, but she had always seemed very healthy. Then, at the age of 11, she seemed to be having a minor health problem. That minor problem turned out to be very serious. When this was discovered, a generous, loving community came together to help her. We, her parents, learned some valuable lessons on how to cope with tragedy. The keys to coping include trying to do whatever you can to make things right, and providing forgiveness where needed. Subsequent to our tragedy, some wonderful events have occurred indicating that Maria is watching over us. I am looking forward to seeing her again. On that day I will have tears of joy in my eyes.

On a cool, autumn day in Canada, a tiny egg hatches under a milkweed plant. As Mari the caterpillar is born, she is surrounded by beautiful monarch butterflies that gracefully soar around the orange blossoms. Mari can hardly wait until she grows big enough to have wings to fly! It is not long before Mari grows large and gets very tired. She spins a chrysalis and slips inside, falling into a deep sleep as her body begins to change. As soon as she awakens, Mari unfolds her orange and black wings, dries them in the sun, and begins flying from flower to flower. Soon, it is time for her to catch a current and embark on a magnificent migration that will take her more than two thousand miles over New York City to the hills of West Virginia and finally to a mountain in Mexico where the circle of life begins once again. Written in both Spanish and English, Maris Miracle tells the delightful, educational, and touching tale of a migrating monarch butterflys adventures, seeking to encourage learning and good stewardship of our planet.

The spiritual traveler may carry this German/English bilingual book of poems for a lifetime and not exhaust its content, because its contents I the inexhaustibly beautiful life of the spirit.

Banish Fear, Encounter Love! Inspired, lively, and fun, Maria Felipe’s real-world approach to living based on A Course in Miracles will guide you toward a life released from fear and doubt and filled with joy and power. In nine crystal-clear chapters, Maria shows you how to banish the “cuckoo voice of the ego” and connect with your internal teacher, accessing unlimited love and strength. Her stories, shared from her own life and from her students’ experiences, demonstrate that with a willing attitude and an open heart, true happiness isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable!

This book is a practical, encouraging guide for “the rest of us”: Catholic parents that want to impart the faith to their children but aren’t quite sure where to start. Topics include leading by example, having conversations about faith, reading the Bible as a family, learning about the Saints, praying together, learning what the Mass means, celebrating special/feast days and liturgical seasons (Advent, Lent), and finding community with other Catholic families. Tommy and Karen emphasize that this a doable task and, with humor, let the reader know that there will be plenty of “fails” along the way but not to give up trying to develop a faith-filled family life.

Making plans or even dreaming is part of life, but we need to know that these dreams and plans can go against what we bump into in life, which are often out of our control. Living strategically is valid, but the most important thing is to know that with the choices we make, we will have to live with the results and consequences of those choices. Joe planned his future and manipulated his friends into following him, promising a rich future. But what Joe did not know was that greed made him blind to the real values of life. Despite every strategy used, the fate that awaited him was ironic to him.

Dear Reader, During my adventure travels I found that Miracles are for everyone, that is, for everyone that hopes, expects, and prays for them. I’m sure the characters in this story – The Knight’s, The Benson’s, The Whitcomb’s, King Moola-Lah, his 7 wives, and 17 daughters, along with Dr. Fillmore and Dr. Koomo, yes and even a puppy dog named Pete, would agree. Read on and see if you also will agree with this, remembering, All Miracles are Adventures!

E! News host Maria Menounos adds to her New York Times bestselling EveryGirl book series with this essential collection of 150 easy-to-prepare and delicious recipes for the busy EveryGirl looking to eat well every day of the week! Maria learned her way around the kitchen by watching and cooking with her mother, Litsa, a professional cook. Inspired by their Greek heritage, The EveryGirl’s Guide to Cooking focuses on fresh and natural ingredients that yield a wide variety of both healthy and splurge-worthy food, including Breakfast: Strawberry Shortcake French Toast, Apple Pie Quinoa Porridge, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito Lunch: Three-Bean Power Salad, Caramelized Veggie Flatbreads, Kale and Lemon Oil Pizza Dinner: Melted Baked Ziti with Charred Cauliflower, Double-Cheese-Stuffed Artichokes, Spinach and Walnut-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Entertaining: Meatball Sliders, Sloppy BBQ Buns with Cabbage Coleslaw, Summertime Watermelon-Feta Salad Protein Snacks: Spicy Avocado Toasts, Chickpea Poppers, Speedy Egg Salad Desserts: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Pecans, Anytime Oatmeal Fruit Crumble, Greek Yogurt Strawberry Sunday Whether you are a whiz in the kitchen or just learning your way around it, their guidance will help EveryGirl live healthily, happily, and meaningfully. As Maria says: “No experience? No problem. Let’s get cooking!” Praise for The EveryGirl’s Guide to Cooking “One of the many reasons Brooks and I always love going to Maria’s house is the food. We experience firsthand how delicious and incredible her and her mom’s dishes are. This cookbook is going to be one of my kitchen essentials.”—Julianne Hough “Everyone in our house loves Maria and her mom’s cooking. They have a knack for making healthy food taste delicious. Her recipes are so simple, fast, and easy that EveryGirl can manage them, no matter how hectic her schedule. But more than just a cookbook, this book is full of Maria’s invaluable tips and tricks.”—Kris Jenner “The combination of Maria’s solutions like caffeine smoothies, her pre-made breakfasts, and new protein snack ideas, and her ability to make vegetables taste delicious, make this book the perfect companion for today’s EveryGirl who wants to be in control of her diet.”—Khloé Kardashian “The cohost of E! News brings delicious and slimming recipes for the busy EveryGirl who wants to eat healthy on a budget, with beautiful photos of the food and Maria in the kitchen throughout.”—Publishers Weekly

A companion volume for the usage of medieval miracle collections as a source, offering versatile approaches to the origins, methods, and techniques of various types of miracle narratives, as well as fascinating case studies from across Europe.