Alice was a caregiver for both of her grandparents and shortly after assumed primary care of her parents. It took a toll on her when they passed away. Overwhelmed with the grief from these consecutive painful life events she witnessed firsthand, poetry gave her freedom. The Beauty of My Heart is proof that Alice has used poetry as a medium to start over and take control of her life. This collection is carefully curated; Each page gives the reader a deeper look into her intimate thoughts and real life experiences. It examines relatable topics such as love and relationships, motherhood and caregiving and spiritual growth through faith in a higher power. In Poetic Words of a Poet, she vividly details her writing process: "The poetic words of a poet are filled with grace. They flow with rhythm, like a dance performed in pace. The words of a poet are elegant as they overflow with charm. The words are delightful and enchanting, also precise in their tone. The expressions fashioned by a poet are stylish yet uniquely tasteful in pitch. The words of a poet are explicit and sometimes misconstrued. But the words of a poet are truly from the heart, filled with zeal and occasionally laced with a little rage. The poetic words of a poet linger, while they flow with simplicity." By the grace of God, Alice was able to overcome a difficult time in her life. Through this beautiful collection of poems, she courageously shares her story. Be touched and entertained...become inspired and empowered by The Beauty of my Heart by Alice Manuel.

A heartbreaking debut YA romance featuring a neuroatypical girl with a tragic history and the chronically ill boy trying to break the vault encasing her heart. Alvie Fitz doesn’t fit in, and she doesn’t care. She’s spent years swallowing meds and bad advice from doctors and social workers. Adjust, adapt. Pretend to be normal. It sounds so easy. If she can make it to her eighteenth birthday without any major mishaps, she’ll be legally emancipated. Free. But if she fails, she’ll become a ward of the state and be sent back to the group home. All she wants is to be left alone to spend time with her friend, Chance, the one-winged hawk at the zoo where she works. She can bide her time with him until her emancipation. Humans are overrated anyway. Then she meets Stanley, a boy who might be even stranger than she is—a boy who walks with a cane, who turns up every day with a new injury, whose body seems as fragile as glass. Without even meaning to, she finds herself getting close to him. But Alvie remembers what happened to the last person she truly cared about. Her past stalks her with every step, and it has sharp teeth. But if she can find the strength to face the enemy inside her, maybe she’ll have a chance at happiness after all.

I believe we were put on this earth to enjoy lives of joy and abundance, and that is what I want for you and for me. It's not my intention to give people advice on how to solve their problems (I leave that to my husband). But I've had my share of struggles over the years, and I know a thing or two about what has worked for me. I have chosen to be an active participant in my life rather than a spectator, and in so doing I have chosen how to be a woman, how to be a wife, and how to be a mother in ways that are uniquely my own. I offer the stories of these choices as evidence of the power of sheer determination, will, and faith in God. You've seen her on television with her husband, Dr. Phil. But now it's time for a heart-to-heart conversation with Robin McGraw. In Inside My Heart, Robin speaks woman to woman, inspiring you to embrace and celebrate the many roles you play and encouraging you to make deliberate choices that lead to a richer, happier, and more meaningful life. She shares with you the life-changing moments of her childhood years, dating and marrying Dr. Phil McGraw, raising two sons, and asserting herself as a woman in a man's world to show you that you have the power to make choices in your life. In fact, she's convinced that you must choose to go after the life you want. With a deep and abiding faith in God, Robin McGraw shares her story so you too can make choices that reflect your own heart's truest priorities and highest goals.

YOU ARE MY HEART is a sweet, inspiring book that beautifully showcases the emotions we all feel as parents, putting into words some of the magic aspects of the parent/child bond. From the author of If I Could Keep You Little comes an inspiring book that puts into words the joyful love you feel, offering a sweet, magical moment you can share with your child again and again. You Are My Heart is sure to become a new favorite of fans who adore the charming artwork and insightful prose of Marianne Richmond, a beloved bestselling author whose books are swiftly becoming classics. You're my joy beyond joy, a gift from the start. You are my blessing and love -- you are my heart.

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this New York Times bestselling picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime favorite.

Messages to the Heart was born from an organic pairing of one couple's passion: Elise's thoughtful, healing pastel paintings paired with Phil's mindful philosophy derived from years of coaching clients to success. Together, they bring a visceral expression of everyday inspiration brought together through art and words. Readers will feel touched, inspired and reminded of their "ah-ha" moments of truth and beauty in their own lives.

You Are the Love in My Heart is an adorable padded board book that will warm your heart. Each page shows mothers expressing their love for their little ones. The lovely story and sweet illustrations by Cee Biscoe are perfect for afternoon cuddles or bedtime traditions.

Three orphaned immigrant children are separated, but long to find each other again. A prairie story in the tradition of Janette Oke.

Every loss mama deserves to be reminded she is the mother of all mothers.