Jillian Lawler, an expert in Chinese philosophy and the I Ching, presents a simplified approach to accessing the timeless insight and guidance offered by the Chinese Book of Changes. Using the method provided in this book, readers can determine the right path to follow in every part of their lives, including love, career, money, school, health, family, and travel.

“Jimmy Hatch is a personal hero of mine.” —Anderson Cooper “Irresistible. . . . A wounded SEAL’s shame becomes a salvation.” —J. Ford Huffman, Military Times James Hatch is a former special ops Navy SEAL senior chief, master naval parachutist, and expert military dog trainer and handler. On his fateful final mission in Afghanistan, his SEAL team was sent to recover Bowe Bergdahl—the soldier who deserted his post and fell into the hands of Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The mission went south, and Hatch was left with a shattered femur from an AK-47 round and the SEAL dog who fought alongside him was dead. As a result of his horrific leg wound, his twenty-four-year military career came to an end—and with it the only life he’d ever known. In Touching the Dragon, we witness his long road to recovery. Getting well physically required eighteen surgeries, twelve months of recovery, and learning to walk again. But getting well mentally would prove to be much tougher, as he fought through the depths of despair, alcoholism, and the pull to end his own life. What emerges is a different kind of hero’s journey, one in which Hatch shows the courage it takes to confess, confront, and overcome his own brokenness. Through the love of family, friends, and his military dogs, Hatch learned remarkable tools and found his purpose, and now he wants to share this wisdom with the rest of us because we all have wounds.

The aim of this volume is to fill a long-recognised gap in communication, discourse and culture studies by providing descriptions and analyses of Chinese institutional interactions in various settings. This book contributes on the one hand to the latest developments of discourse studies with insights into the analysis of Chinese institutional interactions. On the other hand, this volume serves as a valuable resource for readers who intend to become acquainted with Chinese culture and institutional discourse. This volume contains contributions by some of the leading scholars in the field of Chinese discourse analysis. The contributions examine Chinese institutional interactions in various settings, including business negotiations, courtroom interactions, medical consultations, survey interviews, and business telephone calls.

Soar alongside the Viking heroes and their majestic dragons from all three of the DreamWorks Dragons films in this ingeniously crafted pop-up book. Relive the enduring story of Hiccup and Toothless as they get to know each other on the Island of Berk, learn to trust and live harmoniously, and grow into fearless leaders. Pushing artistic boundaries to deliver a new type of immersive and engaging experience, DreamWorks Dragons: The Pop-Up Book invites you to explore dragon lore and peek inside the Hidden World from the upcoming film. Engage with six large pops, seven smaller pops, and a removable map woven into beautifully illustrated artwork just waiting to be explored. This absorbing new dimension in pop-up books is sure to captivate both the collector and DreamWorks Dragons fans of all ages.

About the Book As boys and men disappear from across the land, Louiza is forced to leave her family home and farmland behind and in the hands of wealthy official. As she journeys on, she locates other women missing their husbands and sons. Together, they create a new home, a peaceful home guarded by the spirits of the forest. With the unexpected return of her husband, Louiza gives birth to two beautiful and magically gifted daughters who together will turn the tide of the land and bring about a new era of freedom. About the Author Susan D Watson is an artist, gardener, and a big fan of science fiction and fantasy. She lives among the trees in the Pacific Northwest, along with the many native plants in her own back yard. She enjoys her pets, usually just her cat and dog but currently is taking care of one chicken and a cat.

The purpose of this book is to present various insights for and against the Planet X phenomena. It will be presented in a philosophical construct and prophetic context. The study will try to ascertain a comprehensive array of subject matter surrounding this notion of an allusive extra solar system 2nd sun. The book will introduce such a topic to the novice and gather the main tenants of the phenomena of Planet X in a single reading. The aim is to better inform and educate the reader as to the various arguments for and against the hypothesis. This book is not a scientific based exposé of Nemesis and/or Nibiru. However, scientific facts and figures will be presented. A historical and Biblical context will be presented.

Lucas Winters is a young orphan boy left to survive alone and unloved in the cold, cruel world of men. Who would guess that one day, he would be accepted and loved by melfites and dragons who reside in a land denied to the eyes of humans. In a world ruled and protected by dragons, Lucas finds himself in the midst of battle with creatures he could have only imagined from his childhood. Having the misfortune of being born human, Lucas has to seek deep within himself to find the strength he'll need to fight off the evil threat of the Carnatite Giants. Caught between the desires for something humanly normal, and seeking his own 'dragon sense' Lucas realizes the true nature and the depths of a dragon's love.