A poignant memoir by a woman facing terminal illness, this New York Times bestselling work resonates deeply with readers, encouraging them to cherish life and their loved ones. Through her heartfelt reflections, the author shares her journey, inspiring a global audience to appreciate the moments that matter most.
The Sleeper Wakes The energy crisis has been solved. Core Taps have been driven 300 miles into the Earth to tap into the subterranean power source at its core. The only catch when activated, the Core Taps disrupt brain waves, sending everyone nearby into a deep, forced sleep. Its a small price to pay for a world of plenty. Or so it seems. Rafe Harald is one of the few humans not affected by the Core Taps. Back from the Moon, where he has been preparing for humankinds first trek into deep space, he makes his way through a shadowy night world of induced slumber. Hes come to discover the whereabouts of a missing colleague. What hell find is a
Facing a devastating ALS diagnosis at the age of forty-four, Susan Spencer-Wendel embarks on a poignant journey to cherish her remaining time with her devoted husband and three young children. With only a year of health left, she reflects on her life, relationships, and the legacy she wishes to leave behind. This deeply personal narrative explores themes of love, resilience, and the impact of terminal illness on family dynamics.
Inventor, girl genius Tinker lives in a near-future Pittsburgh which now exists mostly in the land of the elves. She runs her salvage business, pays her taxes, and tries to keep the local ambient level of magic down with gadgets of her own design. When a pack of wargs chase an Elven noble into her scrap yard, life as she knows it takes a serious detour. Tinker finds herself taking on the Elven court, the NSA, the Elven Interdimensional Agency, technology smugglers and a college-minded Xenobiologist as she tries to stay focused on what's really important - her first date. Armed with an intelligence the size of a planet, steel-toed boots, and a junkyard dog attitude, Tinker is ready to kick butt to get her first kiss.
"Kindness is exactly what we need in our fractured world right now—it provides the simplest path to healing." A single act of kindness, whether to a friend or a stranger, can become a spool of generosity that unwinds and touches the lives of so many. . . From Woman’s Day Editor-in-Chief Susan Spencer comes a heartwarming book featuring 365 kindness-focused actions. With beautifully whimsical illustrations by artist Jutta Kuss, this book shows how small acts can make a big difference. When Action Follows Heart was inspired by the Kindness Project, a monthly column in the magazine that highlights good deeds and everyday kindnesses from Woman’s Day readers from all over. The idea behind it is simple: to showcase readers’ kind acts toward others. Whether it’s bringing a box of doughnuts to a fire station, yielding a parking space to the other person vying for it, collecting blankets for the homeless, or even sharing a smile—these acts are sure to make your world a little brighter. Full of practical advice; uplifting stories; and inspirational quotations, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to bring positivity and joy into their lives—and the lives of others.