Stella Bain By Anita Shreve

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It is 1916, and a woman awakens, wounded, in a field hospital in northern France. She wears the uniform of a British nurse’s aide, but has an American accent. With no memory of her past or what brought her to the battlefields of World War One, she knows only that she can drive an ambulance, and that her name is Stella Bain. Suffering from severe shell shock, Stella ends up in London with no family or friends and, worst of all, no memory of her life before the war. With the help of Dr. August Bridge, a surgeon who takes an interest in her case, Stella must piece together her story and, in doing so, contend with some gut-wrenching truths about the life she left behind.

 

Crafted with care and woven by a master storyteller, STELLA BAIN brings back the complex, layered narrative Anita’s readers have loved in such beloved books as The Pilot’s Wife and Fortune’s Rocks.

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Mennonite Meets Mr. Right By Rhoda Janzen

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Rhoda Janzen, author of the # 1 New York Times bestselling Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, is back with MENNONITE MEETS MR. RIGHT: A Memoir of Faith, Hope and Love, a hilarious and heartfelt memoir about her return to faith and love, all while facing some serious Lady Problems.

What does it mean to give church a try when you haven’t really tried since you were twelve?  At the end of Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, Rhoda Janzen had reconnected with her family and her roots, though her future felt uncertain.  But when she starts dating a churchgoer, this skeptic begins a surprising journey to faith and love.  Instead of returning to the dignified simplicity of the Mennonites, she finds herself hanging with the Pentecostals, who know how to get down with sparkler pom-poms.  Amid the hand waving and hallelujahs Rhoda finds a faith richly practical for life – just in time to stare down breast cancer, embrace an unexpected romance and fall in love with a quirky new family.

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KATE The Future Queen BY KATIE NICHOLL

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Ever wonder how the life of Kate Middleton unravelled and became who she is today? Kate Middleton is a style icon, a powerful symbol of the new British Royal Family, a modern-day princess, and of course, the wife of one future King of England and the new mother of another. But despite the paparazzi that capture her every outfit and wave, surprisingly little is known about Kate herself. Who is this middle-class girl who captured the heart, first of Prince William, and then of her nation and the world? In Kate: The Future Queen, Katie Nicholl, Royal Editor for the Mail on Sunday and contributing editor for Vanity Fair, goes deep beyond the polished accent and impeccable wardrobe to reveal the complete true story of Kate Middleton for the very first time.

Best Selling author of William and Harry Behind the Palace Walls, gives never before heard stories and so much more!

From Royals Expert Katie Nicholl, The Most Intimate and Revealing Account Yet of the Beloved Future Queen of England

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The Shift: How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life by Tory Johnson

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A single conversation with a boss forced Tory Johnson to face the one challenge that had always defeated her: her weight.  After a lifetime of obesity, of failing at fad diets and sporadic health programs, Tory made the shift by recognizing that it was time to lose weight once and for all, and do it her way. In twelve months, she lost more than 60 pounds, and for the first time shares what she learned, what she ate and how she changed in THE SHIFT: How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life her most personal book yet.

shiftFollowing a painful, yet caring and tactful conversation with a powerful female executive at ABC News, Tory Johnson began her year-long crusade.  In THE SHIFT, she opens up about her ongoing struggle with weight and the specific Shift steps she takes to reshape her body, mind and life.  Buoyed by the support of her family and the strong professional women she encountered along the way, Tory recounts her amazing year through funny, moving anecdotes that illustrate remarkable lessons.

Now #1 New York Times Best Seller

From the Good Morning America contributor and bestselling author,
who has helped countless men and women advance in their careers and make dramatic changes in        their lives…

Honey Brings the Energy with Mitzi Dulan

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Mitzi Dulan shows viewers how to use honey as an all-natural energy booster.

Mitzi Dulan discusses how she uses honey as an all-natural energy booster.

September is not just back to school, but back to routine for the millions of Americans who have said goodbye to the carefree days of summer and are returning to the daily grind.  From that second or third snooze in the morning to that long yawn during your afternoon meeting, getting energized for the day and keeping that energy is, well, exhausting!

America’s Nutrition Expert Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, has inspired millions to lose weight, get fit and keep energized.  As the current team nutritionist for the Kansas City Royals baseball team and former team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs football team, Mitzi knows one secret ingredient for a quick, natural energy booster—honey.  Whether it’s at the office, at school or after a workout, many Americans experience that mid-afternoon energy slump, and the majority crave something less than nutritious and binge on candy, sodas and other high-calorie foods. Mitzi was in the studio with us this week discussing how honey can play an important role in your day:

 

 

  • Morning wake-up:  what you choose to eat sets the tone for the day ahead.
  • Keep hydrated throughout the day.
  • Mid-morning crash: mix nut butter and honey as a dip for fruits or vegetables.
  • Maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day by consuming adequate amounts of protein.
  • 3 p.m. slump and afterschool doldrums: try Mitzi’s personal favorites (wink, you’ll have to interview her to find out!).
  • Pre-, mid- or post-workout: Learn to make your own budget-friendly drink and the perfect post-workout meal.

YOU ARE A BADASS BY JEN SINCERO

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BY JEN SINCERO

YOU ARE A BADASS

Like many young, and cynical people, Jen Sincero used to think that the touchy-feely, woo-woo stuff of the self-help/spiritual world was “a bunch of crap.” Until, at a particularly crappy point in her life, she felt desperate enough to give it a whirl. After diving into motivational seminars, bonding with her spirit guide, marrying herself (in a symbolic ceremony), hiring private coaches, and devouring stacks of self-help books, she was stunned to discover her own life-changing power—and the power of believing in a higher power too.

In her new book, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, Jen Sincero shares the self-help/spiritual insights and practices that have truly worked wonders for her and for the thousands she’s converted. Sincero mixes hilarious stories and snarky comments with sage advice, inspiring examples, uplifting quotes and affirmations, and easy but effective exercises. Her goal is to motivate all kinds of people to believe in themselves, harness their untapped, infinite potential, have faith in our world of limitless possibilities, and move beyond wanting to deciding to have a better life.

Need some tough love? Best selling author Jen Sincero doesn’t hold anything back in her hilarious new self-help book. Jen reminds us that fear is for suckers, and sends out a get-your-butt-moving call to those who don’t know their own power.

6 Weeks to OMG

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Author Venice A Fulton had us all excited when he told us we could be skinnier than all our friends with some tried and proven hints, tips and tricks to lose weight. His methods might seem a little different to the usual rules most weight loss plans dictate but his suggestions have basis in fact. Here are some of his do’s and don’ts to see real results in real time.

Lauren Conrad on THE FAME GAME

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Lauren Conrad knows about fame having grown up in front of the cameras. So who better to pen a novel about the trials and tribulations of becoming and staying famous? With back-stabbing co-stars, out of control siblings and baying paparazzi at every corner, Conrad weaves a tale that is surely spiked with reality. She takes readers behind the scenes of a fast-paced world that simultaneously dazzles and disgusts while daring them to wonder: could you survive the fame game?

9th Annual Red Dress Awards

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At the 9th annual Women’s Day Red Dress Awards!
Woman’s Day is celebrating American Heart Month with a tribute to some heroes in the fight against heart disease, which remains the number one killer of women today. A host of stars and dignitaries turned out in red for the red carpet at Lincoln Center to cheer on the honorees.

Ray Fenoli of “Say Yes to the Dress” – Satellite Media Tour

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Randy Fenoli from the hit show “Say Yes to the Dress” talks with KCRA TV in Sacramento during this week’s satellite media tour. His new book, “It’s All About the Dress” is now available @ Grand Central Publishing http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/books_9781455504930.htm