"The Valley Of Shadows is a fearful place. It Lies trapped between the Mountains of Human Ignorance and the High Planes of Indifference and treats those who venture into it with a disregard second only to the Halls of Death. Few angels, upon their own initiative, venture to pass even near to the valley. It is well known that the dangers and disasters experienced there far out-weigh any benevolence which might be gained while in it's grasp.......Yet it was upon the rim of this very place that Narison, ten-millionth of the Angelic Host traveled as he sought out the Master." Thus begins chronicle two of five spiritual quests detailing the activities of one angelic creature whose being radiates sincerity and a simplistic devotion to his station and charge. In an age of dramatic scientific advancement and an erosion of fundamental spiritual beliefs, the author challenges his readers to re-discover the great truths that can only be laid hold of by faith. Written in allegorical form, "Angel: Chronicles Of Narison" allows us to walk beside the unseen and experience life, human and spiritual, through the eyes of a creature whose sole propose and existence centers around service.

An expert on business strategy offers a pragmatic take on how businesses of all sizes balance the competing demands of profitability and employment with sustainability. The demands and stresses on companies only grow as executives face a multitude of competing business goals. Their stakeholders are interested in corporate profits, jobs, business growth, and environmental sustainability. In this book, business strategy expert Yossi Sheffi offers a pragmatic take on how businesses of all sizes—from Coca Cola and Siemens to Dr. Bronner's Magical Soaps and Patagonia—navigate these competing goals. Drawing on extensive interviews with more than 250 executives, Sheffi examines the challenges, solutions, and implications of balancing traditional business goals with sustainability. Sheffi, author of the widely read The Resilient Enterprise, argues that business executives' personal opinions on environmental sustainability are irrelevant. The business merits of environmental sustainability are based on the fact that even the most ardent climate change skeptics in the C-suite face natural resource costs, public relations problems, regulatory burdens, and a green consumer segment. Sheffi presents three basic business rationales for corporate sustainability efforts: cutting costs, reducing risk, and achieving growth. For companies, sustainability is not a simple case of “profits versus planet” but is instead a more subtle issue of (some) people versus (other) people—those looking for jobs and inexpensive goods versus others who seek a pristine environment. This book aims to help companies satisfy these conflicting motivations for both economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Get into the Navy SEAL mindset with this raw, brutally honest, in-your-face self-help guide that will teach you how to thrive on adversity. During the brutal crucible of Navy SEAL training, instructors often tell students to "embrace the suck." This phrase conveys the one lesson that is vital for any SEAL hopeful to learn: lean into the suffering and get comfortable being very uncomfortable. In this powerful, no-nonsense guide, Navy SEAL combat veteran turned leadership expert Brent Gleeson teaches you how to transform every area of your life—the Navy SEAL way. Can anyone develop this level of resilience? Gleeson breaks it down to a Challenge-Commitment-Control mindset. He reveals how resilient people view difficulties as a Challenge, where obstacles and failures are opportunities for growth. Next, they have a strong emotional Commitment to their goals and are not easily distracted or deterred. Finally, resilient people focus their energy on the things within their Control, rather than fixating on factors they can't impact. Embrace the Suck provides an actionable roadmap that empowers you to expand your comfort zone to live a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Through candid storytelling, behavioral science research, and plenty of self-deprecating humor, Gleeson shows you how to use pain as a pathway, reassess your values, remove temptation, build discipline, suffer with purpose, fail successfully, transform your mind, and achieve more of the goals you set

The author recounts her near-death experience, recounting the miraculous visions she saw, the emotions she experienced, and how it changed her subsequent life

Discover the Path to a Greener Life with Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practices Embark on a transformative journey with "The Green Witch's Guide to Sustainable Living," where ancient wisdom meets modern sustainability. This guide is more than just a book; it's an invitation to forge a deeper connection with the natural world and discover the green witch within. What You'll Uncover: Nature's Secrets: Explore the sacred relationship between nature and witchcraft, and learn how to harness the Earth's energies for a more sustainable life. Eco-Conscious Magic: Practical tips and spells for every green witch, from crafting your own eco-friendly potions to growing a magical garden that thrives in harmony with nature. Spiritual Growth: Deepen your spiritual connection to the Earth through rituals, meditations, and mindful practices that promote ecological awareness and personal growth. Sustainable Living: Simple, actionable steps to reduce your carbon footprint, live more sustainably, and make eco-conscious choices that benefit both you and the planet. Perfect for beginners and seasoned witches alike, this guide is your companion on the path to a more sustainable, magical life. Let "The Green Witch's Guide to Sustainable Living" inspire you to live in harmony with the Earth, embrace the magic of nature, and enact positive change for a greener future.

In a fresh vision of love, sex, and marriage, the Torodes challenge the widespread acceptance of contraception and offer a model of family planning that celebrates new life and respects our bodies' God-given design.

An instant New York Times bestseller In Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions. Including Felicia’s personal stories and hard-won wisdom, Embrace Your Weird offers: —Entertaining and revelatory exercises that empower you to be fearless, so you can rediscover the things that bring you joy, and crack your imagination wide open —Unique techniques to vanquish enemies of creativity like: anxiety, fear, procrastination, perfectionism, criticism, and jealousy —Tips to cultivate a creative community —Space to explore and get your neurons firing Whether you enjoy writing, baking, painting, podcasting, playing music, or have yet to uncover your favorite creative outlet, Embrace Your Weird will help you unlock the power of self-expression. Get motivated. Get creative. Get weird.