"A fabulous reference book, every image in lovely color . . . with sketches of the birds and maps showing territory. It's fascinating to leaf through." ― Minneapolis Star TribuneThe Book of Eggs introduces readers to eggs from six hundred bird species—some endangered or extinct—from around the world and housed mostly at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History. Organized by habitat and taxonomy, the entries include newly commissi...

Winner of a Gold Nautilus AwardFeatured on Katie Couric Media's "37 Life-Changing Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down"“We can do extraordinary things when we lead with love,” Barbara Becker reminds us in her debut memoir Heartwood**.**When her earliest childhood friend is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Becker sets off on a quest to immerse herself in what it means to be mortal. Can we live our lives mor...

Following in the footsteps of The Truth, Secrets: Diary of a Gutsy Teen begins as the thirteen-year-old protagonist makes a move with her family to a new town. She has grown up a lot over the past year-and has made a list of everything that’s important to her now that she doesn’t want to forget when she gets older. But now, as she enters her early teen years, she begins to write down the secrets she wants to keep-and the ones she has no one to tell about. From new school ...

Growing up is tough. Adults don’t always understand you (even though they were once kids), and children today face increasing pressure to be, look, or act a certain way. Written in the voice of a girl on the cusp of becoming a teenager, The Truth provides young girls with an opportunity to see how a girl, who is in many ways like themselves, handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Each new page brings forth a discussion to help girls handle everyday problems: How...

"I traveled to Israel vicariously with Natalie and Maggie and enjoyed each step along the cobbled streets of ancient Jerusalem. Barbara Becker Holstein weaves themes of friendship, love, spirituality, and mystery, engaging the reader from the start. I can't wait for Part 2!" —Kate Grady"**An entertaining read** set in a magical city, heightened by a combination of psychological insights, spiritual ponderings and suspense elements." —Sandra Levy Ceren, PhD, Author o...

In this sequel to her first book, Enclosure: A Spiritual Autobiography (1986 to 2012), Barbara Becker writes about some of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in her life and her spiritual gifts. This is a vulnerable and compassionate memoir of her life since 2012, beginning with her spiritual business while continuing her journey to achieve expanded consciousness and help others to do the same. The intention of this sharing is to offer the reader a way to navigate thro...

Come meet a street child from Brazil who profoundly influenced, for the good, a sophisticated American woman. Read about Sal, a soldier almost fatally wounded but miraculously saved by love letters. Meet Joey, the little boy, who was so sick with cancer that his family was giving up, who suddenly took a turn for the better because a teacher simply did her job. Yes, be inspired by all these people you will meet in these inspirational stories that prove that positive actions really make a di...

Why Am I Here? What's My Purpose? How Can I Improve My Life?These are some questions clients bring to their Quantum Healing Hypnosis TechniqueSM sessions with certified hypnotherapist, QHHT® practitioner, Barbara Becker. In this groundbreaking book, she shares exciting, inspiring, and surprising session stories as they transpired between herself, her clients, and their Higher Selves.Reading these stories will provide insights into your own life, your challe...

Continue the drama in Part 2 in this Trilogy of Romance Books as Natalie and Maggie, best friends since college, find themselves steeped in the romance, mysticism and mystery of Jerusalem.The appearance of Jack, a diamond dealer and Natalie’s old boyfriend from college,creates incredible tension and arousal for Natalie. How can see keep her marriage intact? Maggie is mesmerized also by a new man in her life: Raji from Inida.The mystery woman, Chaya Sarah, continues to ...

“We can do extraordinary things when we lead with love,” Barbara Becker reminds us in her debut memoir Heartwood.When her earliest childhood friend is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Becker sets off on a quest to immerse herself in what it means to be mortal. Can we live our lives more fully knowing some day we will die?With a keen eye towards that which makes life worth living, interfaith minister, mom and perpetual seeker Barbara Becker recoun...

The heart-breaking page-turner from bestselling author Amanda Brookfield Perfect for fans of Erica James, Elizabeth Noble and Joanna Trollope!Would you swap houses with a family of strangers? The price you pay might be greater than you think...Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it sounds like a great idea.

In this essay collection, a noted astronomer reveals the bizarre and astonishingly true scientific facts that determine the world around us."Touches on a dizzying array of subjects, including UV rays, inert gases, fossils, meteorites, microwaves, rainbows . . . Like many a good teacher, Berman uses humor to entertain his audience and liven things up." — Los Angeles TimesBob Berman is motivated by a straightforward ...