‘And I'm Still Waiting! is about all my struggles coping with a mental illness: the “highs” and “lows”, my achievements and how I have grown over the years into a capable, confident and ambitious person. I still have my bad times but the way I deal with them has changed drastically. I cover individual topics such as anger, alcohol abuse, relationships and prejudice. ‘Many songs have been referenced as they have played an important role in my continued recovery and have helped to inspire me through good and bad times. Sometimes a particular song could convey exactly how I was feeling at that time, when my own words weren't there. ‘Apart from helping with my recovery, the main reason for writing this book is to share it with others and give them hope that it is possible to lead a rewarding life even in the face of adversity.’ Steph Chaplen

Eighteen-year-old Julia and twelve-year-old Alex are just like many other brothers and sisters. They fight . a lot. Yet something is different in this family. Alex believes his sister has an evil mission-to ruin his life. One day, Julia backs over Alex's shiny new bike, yet Alex is the one who is punished by his parents for leaving his bike in the driveway. Outraged, Alex officially declares "war" on his sister. He is tired of her unforgiving, cruel, and rude nature and soon discovers the best way to get revenge. Alex finds precisely the right moment and reads a page from Julia's diary over the intercom at school. Julia is mortified, but Alex still isn't satisfied. He finally has his chance for the ultimate vengeance when his parents depart for a trip to France and leave the two children home with no adult supervision. Alex waits for the perfect moment and makes a desperate and dangerous move as he attempts to get even with his sister one last time. But in the end, Alex could end up hurting many more people than just his older sister with his crude war plan .

What if God wants you to wait? Most of us know what it’s like to wait for God to change our circumstances. But, whether we’re waiting for physical healing, emotional breakthrough, or better relationships, waiting is something we usually try to avoid. Why? Because waiting is painful and hard. The truth is, it’s also inevitable. In Still Waiting, Ann Swindell explores the depths of why God wants us to wait by chronicling her own compelling story of waiting for healing from an incurable condition. She offers a vibrant retelling of the biblical account of the Bleeding Woman that parallels her story—and yours, too. Let Ann help you see the promise that is hidden in the ache of waiting and the hope of what God can—and will—do as you wait on him.

Lord, Why Am I Still in the Waiting Room?Understanding the Importance of How and Why to Wait Well presents a valuable approach to life that cuts against the grain of most modern lives. Ta-Tanisha Thames, a certified breakthrough life coach, suggests that waiting both patiently and purposefully, despite desires for quick fixes and instant resolutions, is crucial for living meaningfully. In fact, Lord, Why Am I Still in the Waiting Room? suggests that times of waiting are part of Gods way of leading individuals to understand their circumstances, to hear their callings, and to embrace the potential that Jesus Christ has in store for them. Using the image of the waiting room, Lord, Why Am I Still in the Waiting Room? approaches the times of waiting one faces in life in seven chapters that address various topics: How did I get to the waiting room?; How long is the wait time?; What should I do in the waiting room?; Misconceptions about the waiting room; Who else is in the waiting room?; Beware of distractions in the waiting room; and, finally, The reward on waiting well. Sometimes life may present you with pauses, moments between, or gaps in progress. The lure is not to see these times as impediments to your movement, your advancement. The gift that Lord, Why Am I Still in the Waiting Room? offers is to invite you to embrace waiting as a blessing from God, given as a way to learn how to wait well.

"This tense wire of a novel thrums with suspense. . . . [this book] just might be the highlight of your summer.”–The New York Times Cheryl Strayed's Wild meets The Revenant in this heart-pounding story of survival and revenge in the unforgiving wilderness. After: Jess is alone. Her cabin has burned to the ground. She knows if she doesn’t act fast, the cold will kill her before she has time to worry about food. But she is still alive—for now. Before: Jess hadn’t seen her survivalist, off-the-grid dad in over a decade. But after a car crash killed her mother and left her injured, she was forced to move to his cabin in the remote Canadian wilderness. Just as Jess was beginning to get to know him, a secret from his past paid them a visit, leaving her father dead and Jess stranded. After: With only her father’s dog for company, Jess must forage and hunt for food, build shelter, and keep herself warm. Some days it feels like the wild is out to destroy her, but she’s stronger than she ever imagined. Jess will survive. She has to. She knows who killed her father…and she wants revenge.

A journey through the treatment of breast cancer supported by Buddhist practice, the poetry and writing of other travelers, and a willingness to be present in the moment.