A cook. A speech therapist. A credit union executive. A fashion model-turned-cancer activist. A secretary. A homemaker -- all were mothers. Nineteen lives cut short -- women from all walks of life, hailing from every corner of the United States and a province in Canada. Some were homemakers with little or no formal education; others were career women with college degrees and accomplished resumes. Regardless of their backgrounds, all these women share one thing in common: an addiction to smoking that culminated in an array of illnesses and their untimely demise. Their stories, told by their surviving daughters, pay tribute to the mothers they lost, often at pivotal moments in the daughters' lives, and the legacy they continue to live with every day. A Breath Away offers a powerful anti-smoking message that goes beyond the statistics to today's generation of girls and young women, to think twice before lighting up.

All of Arizona’s Sun City West heard Sophie “Phee” Kimball’s mom scream bloody murder, but it’s up to the reluctant sleuth to find the killer . . . Phee’s mother Harriet is going to be a star! At least, that’s how the Sun City West retiree describes her chance to host a live radio program of her book club’s Booked 4 Murder Mystery Hour on Arizona’s KSCW. But instead of chatting about charming cozies, Harriet ends up screaming bloody murder over the airwaves after discovering the body of Howard Buell, the station’s programming director, in a closet—with a pair of sewing shears shoved into his chest. The number one suspect is Howard’s ex-girlfriend Sylvia Strattlemeyer who believed she was going to host a sewing talk show before Harriet was offered the spot. But not only do the fingerprints found on the scissors not match Sylvia’s, they belong to a woman who passed away twenty years ago at the age of ninety-seven. Now, with the whole town on pins and needles, it’s up to Phee to stitch together enough clues from the past to uncover the identity of a killer in the present . . . Praise for the Sophie Kimball Mysteries “Fun characters, a touch of humor, and a great mystery, the perfect combination for a cozy.” —Lena Gregory, author of the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries on Ditched 4 Murder “So cleverly written, you won’t guess the perpetrators until the very end.” —Mary Marks, award-winning author of the Quilting Mystery Series on Booked 4 Murder

Pickleball has taken the world by storm, captivating players of all ages with its addictive mix of strategy and quick-paced action. But this fast-growing sport is more than just a game - it's a gateway to unlocking a powerful mindset that can elevate your performance, both on and off the court. In this groundbreaking book, George M. Lee, Sherman Kho, and Patrik Segfeldt reveal the transformative principles of Picklenomics - a unique approach that seamlessly blends the lessons of pickleball with the challenges and opportunities of everyday life and business. George M. Lee is a professional with a background in economics and mathematics and a career in banking as the CEO and Co-Chairman of MetroBank Corp (MCBI NASDAQ). His expertise lies in business negotiations, structuring, and maintaining regulatory relationships. Patrick brings a wealth of experience as a professional player, coach, and sports management expert. His deep understanding of players’ mindsets across various age groups and skill levels makes him an invaluable asset in the sports industry. Sherman is a visionary coach with a scientific and technology-oriented approach, mainly focused on shaping the future of the game. His insights and innovative strategies contribute significantly to player development and performance enhancement. The combined expertise of all three authors has resulted in this ultimate pickleball guide. Whether you're a seasoned pickleball player looking to elevate your game or a newcomer seeking to jump start your game, this book is your ultimate playbook for success. Embrace the lessons of Picklenomics and enhance your life, your sport, and your business.

Nolan’s had a crush on Andi for more than a year. Now, she’s planning his brother’s wedding. It would be a perfect setup for romance if she weren’t already taken … Living in a small town means Dr. Nolan Brody is used to running into people he knows. So it’s no shock that his patient’s sister is also his brother’s new wedding planner. The electric jolt he feels when he learns she’ll be intimately involved in the upcoming event isn’t surprise—it’s the same lust he’s felt since the moment he met her. Andi Hughes can’t deny that her client’s brother Nolan is adorable and appealing. She felt it a year ago when he delivered her niece. But she’s trying to ignore her attraction to him because she’s already involved with someone else. So what if her current relationship seems to be going nowhere? She made promises she’s not ready to break. If only Nolan can convince her that she deserves more … Deliver Me is the fourth book in Linda Seed’s Bridge Street MDs series. It can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone romance.

"Drawn from decades of journal entries and years of experience, the book is full of stories and tangible tips about how to live and travel well in the backcountry"--Outside 2023 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2023 Banff Mountain Book Award finalist in Guidebooks Includes stories, lists, and prescriptive guidance based on Jones’s experiences as well as those of other wellknown adventurers Anecdotal and experiential approach for creating a resilient mountain life Features original art by the author 1% of all sales of this book benefit Protect Our Winters Not a technical guide on snowboarding but, rather, a very personal approach to how to think about mountains, snow, and adventure, The Art of Shralpinism reflects the remarkable journey of snowboarding superstar Jeremy Jones. Drawing on the hundreds of journals he has kept over the years, Jones offers intriguing snapshots of time and place that include his own on-the-slope stories and white-out moments, as well as those of other prominent adventurers such as Jimmy Chin, Zahan Billimoria, and Christina Lusti. Shralpinism is a compendium of lessons hard won: quick tips, sound advice, and impactful stories. Learn which aspects of avalanche training are most crucial to absorb, ways to anticipate slope behavior or recognize clean lines, how to cut a cornice or develop safety protocols, how to build a fitness routine, the art of the turn, and keys to developing terrain and skills progression. Jones discusses the importance of mentors, the necessity and intensity of practice, the nature of risk, and the shape of failure. But at its heart, The Art of Shralpinism revels in the power of experience, the impact of stoke, and the beauty that underscores all outdoor adventure.

Learn to communicate effectively--and painlessly--with this guided workbook's 100+ writing prompts and activities. The pandemic took its toll on many aspects of our lives: our desire to go outside, our ability to get properly dressed, and our capacity for face-to-face communication. But while things are mostly back to normal, there is now a pandemic of loneliness afflicting adults. Sometimes seen as trite or trivial, uncomfortable or even embarrassing, small talk--or the polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial topics--is actually a necessary skill for any adult. Small talk not only helps you connect to other people, but in doing so, it helps to build confidence in social situations, which in turn enhances health, lifts mood and energy, and improves overall well-being. In The Art of Small Talk, you will work through a series of exercises, activities, and writing prompts to help you better engage with other people. Topics cover: The Four Steps of Small Talk "Micro-interactions," such as a giving or receiving a compliment or having a quick chat in the elevator How to widen the range of people you interact with, such as the barista, an Uber driver, or that person in accounting How to overcome feelings that others won't be interested in what you have to say How to ask questions of others Prompts and verbal cues for starting (and ending) a conversation A unique chapter about written communication, which is its own form of small talk and so much more! Activities, challenges, and assignments include things like going on a "Small Talk Scavenger Hunt"--the idea being that as you find, approach, and talk to strangers, you'll grow more optimistic and confident in your conversational skills--plus many more fun things that will make you the talk of the town. With loneliness at epidemic proportions, people are yearning more than ever to connect. All it takes is a little bit of small talk to make that first connection--and The Art of Small Talk is the light-hearted, trusted companion you need. With so much of our lives and contact going digital, the Guided Workbooks offer an intimate way to nurture your connection with yourself and the people around you. An entertaining way to get off your screen, the pages in these guided prompt books are great for writers and first-timers alike. Each workbook offers content around a different, compelling theme, filled with thoughtful questions, inspiration for composition, and interactive prompts to learn about yourself and the world around you. Beautifully designed on high-quality paper stock and full of mindful prompts, channel your inspiration as you put pen to paper to learn more about what inspires you. Other books in the series include: Overcome Your Anxiety, The Loneliness Problem, Finding Your Authentic Self, The Adulting Workbook, Stop Overthinking, 5-Minute Productivity Workbook, 3-Minute Positivity Workbook, 52 Weeks to Better Mental Health, The Anti-Anxiety Journal, Manifest Your Intentions, 369 Laws of Attraction Guided Workbook, Tarot: A Guided Workbook to Unlock and Explore Your Magickal Intuition, Astrology: A Guided Workbook to Understand and Explore the Wisdom of the Universe, and Finding Your Balance: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook.