We all have bad days and sometimes even guiltily gain some comfort in knowing deep inside that others probably have it worse than us. With that in mind, Matthew Braga shares his second collection of short stories that proves we are never alone when it comes to having bad days. Sean is a writer who has a story he really wants to tellif he can get it past his hard-nosed editor. As a murder mystery unfolds, only Sean knows if his story about little Bobby and his bloody discovery is derived from his imagination or his past. William Stanley is a happily married father and construction safety officer who has always dreamed about what life would be like if he had chosen a different path. He is about to find out as he endures a tragedy that tests his resilience in ways he never imagined. Mark is having trouble remembering a childhood incident. But when his towns sheriff gets involved, Mark soon discovers that some things in life are better left alone. In this short story collection, three men must endure unique challenges as a bad day looms on the horizon and patiently waits to wreak havoc on their lives.

Each of us has experienced bad days, and these bad days are often compounded by our focus on the "badness" of the situation. But Dr. Jack Hayford contends that," in such times the Lord calls us to hear His voice." And so, beginning with seven phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, he constructs the model for godly behavior while enduring hardship. Insights include: Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. To forgive those seeking to injure you is to remove yourself from their control. My God, my God, why have you forsaken Me? We can ask God the hard questions. Into Your hands I commit My spirit. Surrender your suffering to God and let go. How to Live Through a Bad Day is ideal for anyone who has experienced stress, pain, weariness, or an assault of character. Jack Hayford speaks the words of Jesus -- the words of life that sustain and encourage us to live through our worst days.

Bad days are just part of life. But for the characters highlighted in Matthew Bragas short story collection, their bad days are just a little bit worse. A husband who wants nothing more than to reconnect with his wife after realizing their marriage is in a slump finally finishes a long-awaited backyard project, only to discover that no matter how much he thinks he knows, sometimes he is not in chargeor in control of anything. When a wife is ill in bed, her husband quietly creeps around the house hoping not to disturb her, but after they have a disastrous meeting in the bathroom, he heads outside where something unanticipated comes downright on her prized flower garden. When a couple moves into a new house, a stray cat soon makes it known that he is smarter than humans. Finally, a little boy who struggles with his difference discovers that he can do anything he wants if he has friendsand a good dream. So You Think Youre Having a Bad Day? is a lighthearted collection of humorous vignettes with an important message that even the worst of days are survivable.

Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.

A timely message about the value of collaboration and helping those in need Squirrel is left hanging when a search for a tasty nut goes wrong. Meanwhile, Bird has his beak buried in a tree trunk, Snake is tied in a knot, Tortoise is upside-down, and Fox? Well, Fox has a suspicious stomachache. These animals are all having a VERY BAD DAY! But soon it becomes clear that little Mouse is having the worst day of all, and his friends can only help him—and one another—if they work together.

"The Last Drop of Living: A Minimalist's Guide to Living the High Life on a Low Budget" offers a unique perspective on the concept that minimalism requires self-denial and deprivation. Indeed, after reading this book, you undoubtedly will be inspired to adopt this simple, yet elegant way of experiencing life. Minimal living is not about doing without. It is about savouring everything greedily, while walking gently through your world. This book opens up an exciting doorway into getting the most out of your life, your way, with a 15-step guide to "going minimal." Packed with anecdotes and often humourous incidents, The Last Drop of Living is not only a pleasurable reading experience, but a roadmap to a fulfilling way to decrease the commonplace stresses in your life. Bonus chapters on yurts, barebones business, wildcrafting, energy simplicity, sustainability and minimalist vacation options provide extraordinary value beyond the invigorating discussions on minimalist strategies.

After buying a farm in Nebraska, "the old Coopers's place," as a safe house, Alexandra soon realized it was not the vapid hideaway she believed it would be. The year was 1880. It was a time in American history of Indian unrest and transcontinental transportation and progress. Fortunately for her, she was skilled in the task of blending into this era as a human to keep her true identity a secret. While on Earth, she would fish and hunt and tend to the animals on her farm. Then she would return to her home planet Kaupner, somewhere east of Pluto, once it was safe. But her perfect plan took an unexpected turn. Sparked by the burgeoning relationship with the nearby Potawatomi tribe and the neighboring townspeople, the drowsy little town came to life. In no time, the new adventures tilled into the Nebraska soil produced a multitude of changes. Murder attempts, a train robbery, and the massacre of a family in a bordering forest that was so beautiful it seemed enchanted brought many challenges. Without question, she never dreamed of the honeymoon that should never have happened, but did, or of the adoption of a child and more. Did she break the law of her home planet and change Earth's history? What was the cost?