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It's frightening to learn that you have gestational diabetes, but it doesn't have to be that way. Think of how much easier it would be to control your blood sugar, gain the appropriate amount of weight during your pregnancy, and then give birth to a healthy kid. What if this was your life? To the standard diet, The Only Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan You’ll Ever Need offers a new way of eating that emphasizes nutrient-dense, mouthwatering foods that are good for both mom and baby without raising your blood sugar levels.

The author has a bad bout of insomnia and tries all sorts of ways to overcome it through a varying list of remedies. She knows that kangaroos are grazing on dewy grass just over the road and that she has a blanket of brilliant stars above her house but these comforting images do nothing to take her into sleepy oblivion. In this humorous account she recalls her miserable journey.

Daily meditations and affirmations that uplift and help manifest your true desires. 💫 Your journey to find love starts here!

This story tells of a massive plane explosion over the Tasman Sea and how three women survivors are affected over the next 15 years, supporting each other as they individually confront the effects of post traumatic stress disorder, stroke, aging, and autism.

On the Tindim's island home, Bottle Mountain is growing terrifyingly tall with rubbish. So tall that one night it breaks away with Barnacle Bell and Granny Shell clinging on tightly as they float off over the waves. None of the other Tindims know where Bottle Mountain is or how to help their friends find their way home....

After the brutal murder of her father, Emily Quinn finds herself detained at the San Francisco County Jail, charged with first-degree murder for a crime she cannot remember. Emily’s mother, a wealthy socialite, quickly distances herself from her troubled daughter. But in an attempt to salvage the family name, she hires world-renowned psychiatrist Daniel Lieberman to assist in Emily’s defense. The famed doctor - an aging, lonely psychiatrist with an addiction to sugar, caffeine, and understanding the human mind - quickly becomes sympathetic to Emily and her tortured childhood.

Futanari Moans, amateur archaeologist and professional tomb raider, has unearthed her share of ancient treasures. With her only weapon the swollen, dripping appendage strapped to her thigh, Moans journeys across the Middle East, dodging traps, scarabs, and undead creatures, while battling foes from home and abroad. It's a frantic scramble to an explosive climax, a deliciously messy finish dictated by the magic of the Mummy’s Hand.

Fairy tales often survive for many years. This collection of tales, written by some of today's top writers, are designed to provoke thought and wonder. Sally Grindley is the winner of the Best Books for Babies Award and runner-up on three occasions for the Smarties Prize.

Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear the mask that grins and lies"? From his childhood in poverty and his early promise as a poet through his struggles to find acceptance as a writer and his tumultuous romance with his wife, to his immense fame and his untimely death, Dunbar's story is one of triumph and tragedy.

In the quiet town of Seneca Falls, New York, over the course of two days in July 1848, a small group of women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, held a convention that would launch the woman's rights movement and change the course of history. The implications of that remarkable convention would be felt around the world - and indeed are still being felt today.

Practicing meditation daily trains the mind to relax and let go of the thoughts that constantly buzz around in our heads, thus promoting an inner peace and quiet. In Meditation & Visualization, meditation expert Sally-Ann Taylor guides listeners through simple exercises and meditations. The audio includes relaxation music by Llewellyn.

Although modern science has unraveled some of the mysteries of our sleeping, dreaming, and waking states and age-old yoga practices are helping us enjoy better sleep, clearer minds, and healthier bodies, over 65 percent of U.S. adults are still sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation causes and aggravates ailments like stress, heart conditions, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. Master yoga teacher, trainer, and best-selling author Mark Stephens provides easy-to-do, effective yoga activities for better sleep, no matter your age.

For the first time, the remarkable couple depicted in the film The Blind Side tell their own deeply inspiring story. First came the best-selling book, then the Oscar-nominated movie—the story of Michael Oher and the family who adopted him has become one of the most talked-about true stories of our time. But until now, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy have never told this astonishing tale in their own way and with their own words.

Three women with something to hide. A beauty clinic in a former asylum. One deadly secret. Jenny: a troubled woman who spent time at the clinic when it was an asylum. Amy: a guest at the clinic who will do anything to transform her body. Rebecca: the doctor who will stop at nothing to make the clinic successful. What happens to them at the clinic will change everything...

Connell und Marianne wachsen in derselben Kleinstadt im Westen Irlands auf, aber das ist auch schon ihre einzige Gemeinsamkeit. Connell ist der Star im Footballteam, Marianne die komische Außenseiterin. Doch als die beiden zum ersten Mal miteinander reden, geschieht etwas mit ihnen, das ihr Leben verändert. Und auch später, an der Universität in Dublin, werden sie, obwohl sie versuchen, einander fern zu bleiben, immer wieder magnetisch, unwiderstehlich voneinander angezogen. Lisa Hrdinas Lesung erzählt authentisch und wahrhaftig, was es heute heißt, jung und verliebt zu sein.

You are a Sagittarius. You are the explorer and truth seeker of the zodiac. The signs of the zodiac can give us great insight into our day-to-day living as well as the many talents and qualities we possess. But in an increasingly unpredictable world, how can we make sense of them? And what do they mean? This insightful and introductory guide delves deep into your star sign, revealing unique traits and meanings which you didn't know. Along the way, you will discover how your sign defies your compatibility, how to improve your health and what your gifts are.

Sally Becker's account of life and work in some of the most dangerous placed in the world is compelling and unforgettable. Through the many hardships she has faced she has never lost sight of her main mission – to save as many innocent children as possible caught up in conflict zones around the world. Sally's words bring hope, understanding and serve as a reminder that with determination, unrelenting passion and drive – one person can change the lives of so many.

Vivian Quackenbush enjoys a typical life. She has winesday evenings with her two best friends. Her son is in college. She and her husband, Mitch, are planning the next move for their empty-nester future. But to Vivian’s blindsided surprise…not together. After nearly twenty-five years of marriage, Mitch wants a divorce. He confesses that he doesn’t love her anymore. He never even liked her chicken salad! Brutal. What is Vivian to do but channel her anger, frustration, and pain into a video she posts online.

When a naked earl climbs through the window into her bedchamber, Lady Elizabeth Runyon does the proper thing: She screams. Loudly. And then...well, Lizzie has had enough of being proper. She wishes to be bold. Wanton, even. She won't be commanded to put on her nightgown. Just this once, she will be absolutely daring....

Tracing Your Roots explores one of the UK's most popular pastimes: researching family history. Best-selling author Sally Magnusson follows the genealogy trail back in time, uncovering facets of social history through personal stories and giving you the information you need to add branches to your own family tree. With the right tools, you can not only find lost ancestors, but discover what they did for a living, what their lives were like and maybe even what kind of people they were.