Cherished Thoughts on Friendship is an uplifting collection of encouraging quotations and Scripture.

Gift book containing a wide variety of thoughts, quotes, and Scripture on the topics of friendship, love, and prayer.

Follows the hometown return of campaign advisor Lucy after the death of her estranged and mentally disabled sister, whose will compels Lucy to bond with her sister's friends.

The town of Linzer, PA is all about Christmas and every other December holiday. For Zane Rutledge, 'Tis the Season... to be single? Being dumped by his long-time boyfriend five months before Christmas, Zane can't yet fathom a new relationship. Besides, he's neck deep in holiday party prep and Christmas play rehearsals. Who's got time? For Simon Wickham, it's looking like yet another blue, blue, blue, Blue Christmas… Being alone at Christmas isn't for the faint of heart, but, at this point, Simon's a pro. Besides, he can't seem to find someone who appreciates his sass, his chatter, and his bow ties. What's not to like? But Santa's elves work in mysterious ways. Find out how Benedict Cumberbatch, Hallmark movies, and bumble bees show Zane and Simon that Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year.

Filled with wonderfully inspirational stories from Robert Strand's books focusing on mothers, fathers, friends, and grandparents, this unique collection follows the calendar as we celebrate Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas and other holidays.

A close friendship is one of the most influential and important relationships a human life can contain. Anyone will tell you that! But for all the rosy sentiments surrounding friendship, most people don’t talk much about what it really takes to stay close for the long haul. Now two friends, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, tell the story of their equally messy and life-affirming Big Friendship in this honest and hilarious book that chronicles their first decade in one another’s lives. As the hosts of the hit podcast Call Your Girlfriend, they’ve become known for frank and intimate conversations. In this book, they bring that energy to their own friendship—its joys and its pitfalls. Aminatou and Ann define Big Friendship as a strong, significant bond that transcends life phases, geographical locations, and emotional shifts. And they should know: the two have had moments of charmed bliss and deep frustration, of profound connection and gut-wrenching alienation. They have weathered life-threatening health scares, getting fired from their dream jobs, and one unfortunate Thanksgiving dinner eaten in a car in a parking lot in Rancho Cucamonga. Through interviews with friends and experts, they have come to understand that their struggles are not unique. And that the most important part of a Big Friendship is making the decision to invest in one another again and again. An inspiring and entertaining testament to the power of society’s most underappreciated relationship, Big Friendship will invite you to think about how your own bonds are formed, challenged, and preserved. It is a call to value your friendships in all of their complexity. Actively choose them. And, sometimes, fight for them.

Foster a greater sense of inner peace, one day at a time Discover how the wisdom of the Buddha can help you feel calmer, happier, and more satisfied. Featuring a thoughtful new prompt every day, A Year of Buddha's Wisdom helps you learn essential Buddhist principles and make them a part of your everyday life. What sets this Buddhism guide apart: 365 days of wisdom—Deepen your Buddhism practice every day with an array of meditations, mantras, reflections, and quotes. Short and simple entries—Whether it's taking a minute to be aware of your surroundings or 10 to meditate, these brief prompts encourage you to explore the Buddha's wisdom every day. A path to tranquility—Grow into your best self as you learn to be mindful, find joy in meditation, have compassion for others, and much more. Embody the Buddha's wisdom with this easy and accessible Buddhism book.