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Visiting Iceland as an anthropologist and film-maker in 2008, Sarah Thomas is spellbound by its otherworldly landscape. An immediate love for this country and for Bjarni, a man she meets there, turns a week-long stay into a transformative half-decade, one which radically alters Sarah's understanding of herself and of the living world. She embarks on a relationship not only with Bjarni, but with the light, the language and the old wooden house they make their home.

Almost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives. David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway.

Since World War II, the American public has become fully aware of the exploits of the 101st Airborne Division, the paratroopers who led the Allied invasions into Nazi-held Europe. But within the ranks of the 101st, a sub-unit attained legendary status at the time, its reputation persisting among veterans over the decades. Primarily products of the Dustbowl and the Depression, the Filthy13 grew notorious, even within the ranks of the elite 101st. Never ones to salute an officer, or take a bath, this squad became singular within the Screaming Eagles.

In Nest. Flight. Sky: On Love and Loss, One Wing at a Time, award-winning memoirist Beth Kephart returns to the form for the first time in years to reckon with the loss of her mother and a slow-growing but soon inescapable obsession with birds and flight. Kephart finds herself drawn to the startle of the winter finch, the quick pulse of hummingbirds, and the hungry circling of hawks. She discovers birds in the stories she tells and the novels she writes.

Beth Moore is widely known and respected as an engaging and effective speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author. Feathers from My Nest reveals a more contemplative and personal side of Beth, very much in the spirit of her work, Things Pondered. Feathers from My Nest is a collection of vignettes, as Beth reflects on items belonging to her daughters who have left the nest for college.

A hilarious personal account from within the walls of the asylum. Unbelievably true stories that will make you laugh out loud while wincing at the shocking detail. This book will leave you wondering how society can be so seriously messed up, and how collective minds have malfunctioned. Not just for those with mental disorders, but those supposedly treating the afflicted.

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When her children left for college, Melissa Shultz was certain that she had prepared them well for their new lives - but her own life was a different matter entirely. Her house was empty, her purpose unclear. If her life was no longer dominated by the day-to-day demands of being "Mom", then who exactly was she? And how would she ever move forward?

Faced with an empty nest, stagnant jobs, and an economy in freefall, Kim Brown Seely and her husband decided to embark on a grand adventure. On an impulse, they purchased a sailboat, learned to sail, and set off toward untamed wilderness in search of the elusive blonde Kermode bear that only lives in a secluded forest in the Pacific Northwest.

Everybody knows what adoption is, but adoption has changed dramatically over recent decades. Open adoptions create an opportunity for biological parents to remain connected with the child even after the adoption takes place. Emotionally, this is still largely uncharted territory for everybody involved and relationships can be difficult to navigate. Told from the point of view of an adoptive father, the journey the Elkins took is such a roller coaster ride you would think this true story was fiction.

After college getting her dream job in New York City, Kristen Van Nest thought she had everything a modern millennial was supposed to want: a sexy zip code, a boyfriend, and a corporate job. But instead of feeling content, she soon realized she had no idea who she was and what made her happy. Naturally, she did what any sane person would do: hopped on a plane and spent the rest of her twenties living abroad and traveling the world in search of love, adventure, and new and exciting places to eat bread.

Keep your enemies close, your family less so...Last year Nat found herself with nowhere to live. She considered sleeping on the bus and washing in the rain but inevitably ended up on her parents' doorstep. It was only for a month, she assured them, if that.. She repeated this phrase a lot over the next six months, while the housing market stagnated like a spoilt kid's fish tank, and her life followed suit.

The Gift of an Ordinary Day is an intimate memoir of a family in transition, with boys becoming teenagers, careers ending and new ones opening up, and an attempt to find a deeper sense of plac - and a slower pace - in a small New England town. This is a story of mid-life longings and discoveries, of lessons learned in the search for home and a new sense of purpose, and the bittersweet intensity of life with teenagers - holding on, letting go.

Informative and fun discussions about life in Wisconsin.....& what ever pops in our minds. We are a product of the greatest decade ever....The 80's! Life is short.....don't take us to seriously.

Insightful and irreverent, one baby boomer helps Generation X parents to find humor in the family situations boomerang children have caused and continue to cause. These situations include frustration, exasperation, carpal tunnel, early menopause, flatulence, and Prozac-induced stupor.

Welcome to Nabi's Nest, where Nabi unleashes all of her obsessions and worries to fly free. From the latest pop culture phenomena and deep dives into niche fandoms to heartfelt discussions on life's ups and downs, join Nabi as she navigates the nest of her mind! For business inquiries: nabisnestpod@gmail.com

Hello, c'est Léane ! Un petit bout de femme de 22 ans qui grandit et apprend de jour en jour à s'épanouir dans sa p'tite life.Imagine qu'on soit installées confortablement autour d'un matcha, juste toi et moi, discutant de nos vies, nos peines, nos rires, et tout ce qui se cache entre les deux. C'est exactement ça, "Leave the Nest", mon petit journal intime que j'ai décidé de partager avec toi.Tu sais, depuis que j'ai quitté le cocon familial, rien n'est aussi simple qu'on le pensait, hein ? C'est là que "Leave the Nest" entre en scène, un peu comme notre refuge secret où je te ...

Publié en France en 2017 par Actes Sud, le recueil "Le silence même n'est plus à toi" rassemble quelques-unes des chroniques d'Aslı Erdoğan parues dans le journal Özgür Gündem, où elle dénonçait les atteintes à la liberté d'opinion. Elle le fait avec une grande exigence poétique, mêlant lucidité et beauté de la langue.

A podcast for young adults featuring young adults. Host Estella Coghlan sits down with guests to discuss compelling topics such as college experiences, financial and business advice, navigating relationships, and unique life experiences.Join her every month as she sits down with a new guest. Make sure to follow the Instagram @thenestpodcastwithestella

Leaving the Nest: a Temple University Alumni Podcast connects current students, prospective students and faculty with Temple University alumni success stories. Hosted by Ray Boyd and Dan Casarella, the program focuses on the life and career journeys of alumni and highlights how their time at Temple helped them achieve success. The podcast strives to entertain as much as it informs listeners about life and opportunities after leaving Temple.