Megan had never heard of Rainbow Bridge, but when her brother Max went to live there she knew it must be a very special place, otherwise Mummy and Daddy wouldn't have let him go. When one day Megan journeys there herself, she is reunited with Max and, along with a St Bernard called Jessie, discovers what a magical place it is and learns a very special way to let her much missed family know that she will always love and think of them. When we lose a beloved pet, the pain is indescribable. The feeling of loss and the hole left, not just in our hearts but in our homes, is hard to bear. For children, however, there is often no explanation good enough as to why their furry friend had to go away; they don't understand and have so many questions of why? where? and how? For parents this can be a very difficult and frustrating time, coping with their own grief at the same time as trying to make sense of it all for a child. Megan's Journey was written specifically to help children through the loss of their much loved pets, to give them comfort and support as they learn about the beauty and wonder of Rainbow Bridge.

Are you traveling through a difficult season? With thoughtful discussion and reflection questions and inspiring stories, Give Grace, written by Megan Smalley, provides you with a safe place to process the ups and downs of life and find new inspiration to trust God's plan as you rest in his unfailing love. Through her own journey with loss and hope, Megan is passionate about sharing the message of God's grace for our lives, whatever we are experiencing today. In Give Grace, she shares her painful experience with infertility, as well as heartfelt stories of encouragement and personal growth from her own life, in order to come alongside us in our own times of questioning and waiting. Give Grace will help you: Feel comfortable discussing the challenging times Grow spiritually and reflect on deeper thoughts Identify the purpose behind your pain Give Grace is also an ideal gift for anyone going through a challenging time to let them know that they are cared for, loved, and able to handle anything with God's grace. If you are traveling through a difficult season--however big or small--you will find comfort in the Scripture, stories, and reflections in this inspiring book.

2016 Books For A Better Life Award winner Drawing on the latest research and remarkable tales of forgiveness from around the world, journalist Megan Feldman explores how forgiveness, when practiced in the right ways, can save lives, make us happier and healthier, and lead to a better world. Veteran journalist Megan Feldman was still smarting over a bitter breakup when she began working on a feature article about a father named Azim who had truly forgiven the man who killed his son. She had found herself totally and completely unable to forgive her ex-boyfriend, and yet Azim had managed to forgive his own son’s murderer. Forgiveness has long been touted by religious leaders as a moral imperative. But Megan wanted to know exactly what it means from a scientific perspective, and why forgiving those who have wronged you is one of the best things you can do for yourself. In Triumph of the Heart, Feldman embarks on a quest to understand this complex idea, drawing on the latest research showing that forgiveness can provide a range of health benefits, from relieving depression to decreasing high blood pressure. The journey takes her from New Zealand and the Maori who practice their own form of restorative justice, to a principal in Baltimore who uses forgiveness techniques to eradicate violence in her school, and to recovered addicts who restarted their lives by seeking and receiving forgiveness. She travels to Rwanda to learn about forgiveness in the face of unthinkable atrocities. This book is a guide for how the practice of forgiveness can help us all in our search for a satisfying, fulfilling, good life.

The activist and TED speaker Megan Phelps-Roper reveals her life growing up in the most hated family in America At the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper began protesting homosexuality and other alleged vices alongside fellow members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. Founded by her grandfather and consisting almost entirely of her extended family, the tiny group would gain worldwide notoriety for its pickets at military funerals and celebrations of death and tragedy. As Phelps-Roper grew up, she saw that church members were close companions and accomplished debaters, applying the logic of predestination and the language of the King James Bible to everyday life with aplomb—which, as the church’s Twitter spokeswoman, she learned to do with great skill. Soon, however, dialogue on Twitter caused her to begin doubting the church’s leaders and message: If humans were sinful and fallible, how could the church itself be so confident about its beliefs? As she digitally jousted with critics, she started to wonder if sometimes they had a point—and then she began exchanging messages with a man who would help change her life. A gripping memoir of escaping extremism and falling in love, Unfollow relates Phelps-Roper’s moral awakening, her departure from the church, and how she exchanged the absolutes she grew up with for new forms of warmth and community. Rich with suspense and thoughtful reflection, Phelps-Roper’s life story exposes the dangers of black-and-white thinking and the need for true humility in a time of angry polarization.

An illustrated journal for meeting grief with honesty and kindness—honoring loss, rather than packing it away With her breakout book It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine struck a chord with thousands of readers through her honest, validating approach to grief. In her same direct, no-platitudes style, she now offers How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed—a journal filled with unique, creative ways to open a dialogue with grief itself. “Being allowed to tell the truth about your grief is an incredibly powerful act,” she says. “This journal enables you to tell your whole story, without the need to tack on a happy ending where there isn’t one.” Grief is a natural response to death and loss—it’s not an illness to be cured or a problem to be fixed. This workbook contains no clichés, timetables, or checklists of stages to get through; it won’t help you “move past” or put your loss behind you. Instead, you’ll find encouragement, self-care exercises, and daily tools, including: •Writing prompts to help you honor your pain and heartbreak • On-the-spot practices for tough situations—like grocery store trips, the sleepless nights, and being the “awkward guest” • The art of healthy distraction and self-care • What you can do when you worry that “moving on” means “letting go of love” • Practical advice for fielding the dreaded “How are you doing?” question • What it means to find meaning in your loss • How to hold joy and grief at the same time • Tear-and-share resources to help you educate friends and allies • The “Griever’s Bill of Rights,” and much more Your grief, like your love, belongs to you. No one has the right to dictate, judge, or dismiss what is yours to live. How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed is a journal and everyday companion to help you enter a conversation with your grief, find your own truth, and live into the life you didn’t ask for—but is here nonetheless.

"With Eros, Megan Lambert offers us a rich exploration and a transformative set of tools to re-configure our relationship with the erotic, thus infinitely enriching our lives." - Carolyn Elliott, best-selling author of Existential Kink What if your desires were the key to creating a life that felt more turned on, more beautiful, and more authentic to you? What if the erotic was the pathway to healing your wounds and waking up your passion for living? What if your wild, messy, passionate, emotional feminine side was the missing piece to feeling fully alive, fully you? This is the journey home that Eros offers us, a journey back into our bodies, our hearts, and our deepest yearning. Yet this is not an easy path. Why is it so hard to trust our intuition and our desires? Because we've been conditioned to do what we "should" over following the deeper voice of our soul, or Eros. An acclaimed author, speaker, coach, and facilitator, Megan shares a profoundly new perspective on the feminine & the erotic, as well as tools and practices that have helped hundreds of her clients over the years. As Megan writes, "This book can be your roadmap home-to finding your wild, sexy, feminine self. You'll discover a deeply nourishing place within yourself where you can rest, receive and dream. In short, you'll connect with Eros, the vibrant feminine soul." The journey this book offers will challenge you, inspire you, and transform your entire life. By doing the exercises, reflection questions, and practices, you will have an embodied sense of coming home to yourself in a deep and lasting way. _____ "A brave and exciting book for any woman wanting to dive deeper into her body and her pleasure. As Megan says, "Permission spreads woman to woman. As one woman gives herself permission to touch her own body and to feel pleasure, that gives the women around her permission to explore, as well. Together, we create a field where more is possible. This is a generous, permission-giving book packed full of lived experiences from the author's personal and professional life, accompanied by practical exercises to help you embody Eros." Lucy H. Pearce, author of Burning Woman, Moon Time and Creatrix

Discover Exciting New Treatments for Fibromyalgia Now you can take control of your fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and begin enjoying life again—today! This book dispels the myths and clearly lays out the truth about FMS and what you can do for relief. Inside is compassionate, practical, and immediate guidance for anyone affected by fibromyalgia, including: ·The causes, symptoms, and patterns of fibromyalgia ·How to find the right doctor and avoid costly and unnecessary testing ·The latest drug treatments, including the use of antidepressants and pain relievers ·How to minimize fatigue and sleep disturbance ·Lifestyle solutions to manage your life and your work, such as the importance of exercise ·And much more! "Fibromyalgia is not a 'clean' disease like diabetes, precisely classified and precisely treated. My own experience has taught me that fibromyalgia is an illness much like other chronic conditions that must be considered from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives. There has been a great lack of public information on this common debilitating condition, but this book should go a long way toward educating people. Theresa Foy DiGeronimo gives us a sensitive and comprehensive book that will be of tremendous value to people with fibromyalgia." —From the Foreword by Joseph E. Scherger, M.D., M.P.H.

Women in Music: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Sound is a comprehensive exploration of the contributions women have made to the world of music. This book highlights the stories and achievements of female musicians, composers, and producers who have left indelible marks on their genres. From classical pioneers and jazz legends to rock rebels and pop powerhouses, this book covers a wide range of influential women in music. Each chapter delves into the lives and careers of these trailblazers, offering insights into their struggles, triumphs, and the impact they have had on the music industry. Whether you're a music enthusiast, student, or aspiring musician, Women in Music provides inspiration and a deeper understanding of the powerful role women have played in shaping the sound of our world.

Join the movement that celebrates single living with Peter McGraw’s groundbreaking book, Solo. Amid the complexities of modern relationships, loneliness epidemics, and online dating burnout, there’s a refreshing alternative: going Solo. “Solos,” as coined by behavioral economist Peter McGraw, are people who choose to lead their lives authentically, purposefully, and passionately outside the confines of traditional relationship labels. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual—single and not. Meet the thriving “Just Mays,” who welcome romance if it comes their way, the determined “No Ways,” who prefer life unpartnered, and the bold “New Ways,” who redefine and redesign what relationships even mean. Which one are you? In contrast with the “Someday” singles who hang personal fulfilment on the success of a “serious” long-term relationship, McGraw reveals the secrets of happiness that Solos have already unlocked, offering readers a roadmap to reinventing sex, dating, romance, and beyond. Backed by scientific insights and McGraw’s experience as a lifelong bachelor, Solo offers a blueprint for cultivating fulfilling relationships and creating a rich remarkable life. Solo is your invitation to pursue a life uniquely your own.