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Image making itself, can become a tool for learning similar to the reading of a book. The acquisition of the basic skills required for the paint/draw process are outlined as they aid the artist/reader in building awareness. Image search and process unite to philosophically change one’s point of view about life. In Crossing A Threshold, artist Ian Garrioch unpacks visual language, this other mode of knowing. Through a gathering of his paintings and text, he charts a journey through the visual alphabet, including colour, shape, and value. Decades of thought about life, art, history, the environment and political trends solidify into points of view—all this and more is explored through over seventy images of the artist’s work accompanying the text.

Crossing A Threshold will be of interest to anyone that is curious about journeys in general. It is a personal journey with pictures about the trip. A travelogue. Young artists may find that it helps them solidify their journey no matter which path they eventually choose. For those that just like art, it is another point of view in that genre. Art is not just an object, but rather it is a highway searched for new places to see and know.

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Ian Garriochhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000503754872/Ian-Garrioch-Crossing-A-Threshold119734000503754872Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:35:45 -0000Art, Individual Artists, MonographsArt, CanadianArt, Individual Artists
They Don't Make Studebakers Anymore: A Fictional Memoir

I was born on the hood of a Studebaker . . .

So begins the story of Boy, coming of age in a small town in the 1960s. From trying to understand the Cold War, to first kisses, and the moon landing, Boy struggles to make sense of his world. The unexpected disappearance of his father raises a multitude of questions: Was he really born in outer space? What exactly does one do when The Bomb lands in your backyard? And what precisely is supposed to happen on the front porch after your first slow dance with a girl?

With his exceptional memory and keen observation skills, he chronicles the indignities of summer camp, drama club, driving lessons, and the prom—often with hilarious results—all while trying to assert some independence, and supporting his mother through her struggles to keep the family going.

But as childhood makes way for adolescence and mystery gives way to mastery, Boy finds his newfound certainty turned upside down when he makes an unexpected discovery, and a forest-green car that looks an awful lot like the long-lost Studebaker turns everything on its head.

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David Beckerhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000568046148/David-Becker-They-Don%27t-Make-Studebakers-Anymore119734000568046148Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:34:14 -0000Fiction, HumorousFiction, Coming Of AgeFiction, Small Town & Rural
Once Upon a Tree, There was a Change

In the heart of the meadow, there are whispers of change. The animals, bees, and butterflies know it. But the leaves in the birch tree aren’t quite sure yet what’s happening. As they turn from vibrant green to golden yellow, the wind calls them to let go and discover a world beyond their branches. Most of the leaves joyfully embrace the journey, floating high above hills, streams, and animals before settling under a blanket of winter snow. But one little leaf, afraid of the unknown, clings tightly to its twig, growing colder and lonelier with each passing day.

Winter turns to spring, and the little leaf must make a choice: continue to hold on . . . or let go and embrace a new adventure. Lyrical, poignant, and beautifully illustrated, Once Upon a Tree, There Was a Change is a tender tale of courage, new beginnings, and the wonder of nature’s cycles.

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Marcia M. Holmhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000493768790/Marcia-M.-Holm-Once-Upon-a-Tree%2C-There-was-a-Change119734000493768790Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:30:20 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Nature & The Natural World, Trees & ForestsJuvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Emotions & FeelingsJuvenile Fiction, Social Issues, New Experience
Unknown Secrets

In the dark trunk of a moving car, Sam awakes. She doesn’t know how she got there, where she’s being taken, or who she even is. The only thing she knows is she has to get away. With a superhuman strength that surprises her, she overpowers her captors and escapes into the nearby woods, taking refuge in a lean-to under cover of night. When morning dawns, she finds she’s no longer alone—a rancher has discovered her, and she’s trespassing on his property. With nowhere else to turn, she follows him back to his farmhouse, where she’s welcomed by his right-hand man, Mack, and his housekeeper, Miss Claire. As Staz and his crew work to help Sam uncover her identity, she begins to understand that she wields powers no human being, let alone a teenage girl, should have. Then they uncover links to GNT, a shady, billion-dollar bioengineering company. All the while, Sam grows closer to the handsome, mysterious Staz, who may be hiding secrets of his own. But the more Sam learns, the more the truth eludes her.

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K.J. Herridgehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000372954321/K.J.-Herridge-Unknown-Secrets119734000372954321Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:13:27 -0000Young Adult Fiction, Action & AdventureYoung Adult Fiction, Coming of AgeYoung Adult Fiction, Science Fiction
The AfroBet Colouring Book

Dive into this educational Afrocentric children’s colouring book to discover groundbreaking African Canadians and African Americans who made an impact on our world today. From doctors to Olympians, each page features beautiful illustrations and historical facts showcasing inspiring individuals whose achievements have been forgotten or silenced throughout history.

Dedicated to those who don’t see themselves represented throughout history, The AfroBet Colouring Book is an important conversation starter between children, families, and friends as they colour and learn about Afrocentric culture together.

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House Of Jua, Marcia Bowers and Tamra Palmerhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000339656141/House-Of-Jua%2C-Marcia-Bowers-and-Tamra-Palmer-The-AfroBet-Colouring-Book119734000339656141Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:03:34 -0000Juvenile Nonfiction, Activity Books, ColoringJuvenile Nonfiction, People & Places, United States, African AmericanJuvenile Nonfiction, People & Places, Canada
Peepers Peeping: Little People’s Poetry

Peepers Peeping has been an absolute labor of love and bringing all these little creatures to life has been an amazing experience. Written for a time when life in our world is filled with negativity and difficulty. It is an attempt at bringing some moments of joy into our lives that is desperately needed. Even though it is written for children, Adults should find it uplifting also. It is my hope that those who read Peepers Peeping find time to smile, re-experience some happy childhood memories or create new joyful moments.

Maybe Peepers Peeping will inspire you to create your own little creatures and write stories about them to share with others. Many of us forget how to play, to dance, and to enjoy the simple pleasures that surround us every day. Life can be magical if you discover or re-discover those beautiful joyful moment that are in your lives. Sometimes all you have to do is open your hearts.

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Betty Nadine Thomashttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000559495557/Betty-Nadine-Thomas-Peepers-Peeping119734000559495557Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:01:52 -0000Juvenile Nonfiction, PoetryJuvenile Nonfiction, Poetry, HumorousJuvenile Nonfiction, Readers, Intermediate
Finding My Way Back Home

Finding My Way Back Home tells the story of Nick and Lisa, two young adults from a small conservative community, from the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. After a teenage romance, the two meet again in 1965 as Nick is entering his last year at the University of British Columbia. Their relationship becomes intimate quickly, and Lisa discovers she is pregnant. Adamant that they do not want to marry right away, the two move to Vancouver, in part to avoid the scandal that they might face in their community. But Nick finds co-parenting an infant while being a student quite challenging, and he is tempted by the allure of campus life and two other women. Ultimately, Nick’s love for Lisa, including her exuberance and her zest for life, leads to his commitment to their life together. After five years in Vancouver, they move back to their rural community and return to the church. But the familiar setting is not immune to danger, and one day Nick overhears something that threatens his family.

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Norman Giesbrechthttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000490995952/Norman-Giesbrecht-Finding-My-Way-Back-Home119734000490995952Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:54:33 -0000Fiction, Romance, Amish & MennoniteFiction, Family Life, MultigenerationalFiction, Coming Of Age
A Fox and Friendships

Bowen the fox embarks on a journey with his forest friends to investigate strange noises and footprints in the forest. Along the way, he and his group of friends face multiple challenges that require trust, teamwork, laughter, and support to get through safely. The group learns that their individual strengths are quite an asset to teamwork when they all work together.

As children navigate the waters of relationships and friendships, the challenges in this book can teach them some options of how to interact with their friends. As each character has a different personality, young readers of all kinds are sure to see themselves in one of this eclectic cast.

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Gareth Webbhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000513340734/Gareth-Webb-A-Fox-and-Friendships119734000513340734Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:49:29 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, FriendshipJuvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Emotions & FeelingsJuvenile Fiction, Animals, Foxes
Origin Myths of the Stars: The Handbook of the Greek Zodiac Origin Myths & Their Symbolic Medicine

How did a Scorpion become a constellation? Who lifted the Archer into the sky? Which timeless tales gave birth to the twelve zodiac signs—and when did we forget we ever knew their origins?

In ancient times, mythos was neither true nor false but a living story, rich with symbolic wisdom waiting to be remembered.

In Origin  Myths  of  the  Stars, each chapter unfolds a tale older than memory—retold through a Jungian, archetypal lens that illuminates the unconscious patterns shaping our lives. Simple, lyrical, and accessible, these narratives transform Cancer’s tender devotion, Capricorn’s surrender to fate, and every sign in between into guiding mirrors and medicine. Here, you’ll rediscover the hidden truths written in starlight and carry their lessons into your own journey of self‑discovery.

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Colby Michellehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000555977780/Colby-Michelle-Origin-Myths-of-the-Stars119734000555977780Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:49:52 -0000Literary Criticism, Ancient & ClassicalBody, Mind & Spirit, Inspiration & Personal GrowthSelf-Help, Motivational & Inspirational
Von König's War: One Man, One Vision

Von König’s War examines the extraordinary rise of Aldrich von König—one of Germany’s most enigmatic and influential figures in modern history. Told through the meticulous chronicles of his friend and fellow officer Karl Müller, this volume explores von König’s early years, characterized by intellectual brilliance, courage, and an unwavering sense of duty. After distinguishing himself through conspicuous valor during the Great War and earning the coveted Blue Max, von König emerged as a beacon of hope amidst the shattered aftermath.

In the turbulent years following the war, von König’s intense opposition to communism—and specifically to Ernst Thälmann—deepened significantly through his clandestine command of a covert military operation in Russia, solidifying his determination to protect Germany from ideological threats. Yet, as Adolf Hitler ascended—his fervent nationalism and anti-communist stance echoing aspects of von König’s own beliefs—Aldrich was faced with a profound moral dilemma: could collaboration with Hitler’s increasingly radical methods ever be justified, even in the name of Germany's future?

Drawn from Müller’s original writings and previously undiscovered historical documents, this first of three volumes chronicles von König’s formative years, his ascension to prominence, and his relentless pursuit of a robust and sovereign Germany, free from the crippling restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles.

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Karl Müller and Thomas Butler Andersonhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000490015820/Karl-M%C3%BCller-and-Thomas-Butler-Anderson-Von-K%C3%B6nig%27s-War119734000490015820Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:47:46 -0000Fiction, War & MilitaryFiction, Historical, World War IIFiction, Science Fiction, Military
Patañjali Yogadarśanam: A Synthesis and Translation of Patañjali’s Exposition to Yoga System

A freed mind is an eternal mind!

Patañjali Yogadarśanam is a new translation of and commentary on the Patañjali Yoga system, a 2000-year-old treatise on the wisdom of Yoga and how to achieve it.

The Patañjali system has become a fundamental text in modern yoga circles, but most translations don’t capture the essence of Yoga philosophy. Patañjali Yogadarśanam aims to correct that knowledge gap with an updated, in-depth translation. It begins with a detailed introduction to Yoga philosophy and Kapila’s Sāṃkhya tradition. Both Sāṃkhya and Yoga are mokṣa dharma śāstras, doctrines to liberate an individual from duḥkha, pain and suffering. These philosophies are also a panacea to unshackle the constant concomitant frustration accompanying all human beings in trying to fundamentally achieve their perfection in all their efforts and endeavors. The book then presents Patañjali’s four sections on Yoga philosophy, arranging word-for-word translation of the Sūtrams from Saṃskṛt to English with commentaries. It guides practitioners of yoga to cultivate free and discerning minds.

If you want to understand the complexities of Yoga philosophy and free the mind, this comprehensive text provides the fundamentals of ancient knowledge.

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Kassie Sambaraju and Patañjalihttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000529195427/Kassie-Sambaraju-and-Pata%C3%B1jali-Pata%C3%B1jali-Yogadar%C5%9Banam119734000529195427Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:43:03 -0000Body, Mind & Spirit, Mindfulness & MeditationPhilosophy, HinduSelf-Help, Spiritual
Rise Queen Rise

Collecting poems written from the author’s early twenties into her fifties, Rise Queen Rise maps a voyage through the depths of shadows and pain towards light, empowerment, and the realization of self-worth.

Through rhythmic, engaging writing, Jennifer Eve offers an honest, creative, vulnerable look at healing from personal trauma and the intergenerational pain held over the history of female oppression.

A thirty-year journey of awakening, this collection details the fearless self-exploration that allowed Eve to rise to the queen she was always meant to be.

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Jennifer Evehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000522841804/Jennifer-Eve-Rise-Queen-Rise119734000522841804Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:38:38 -0000Poetry, Subjects & Themes, Motivational & InspirationalPoetry, Subjects & Themes, Women AuthorsPoetry, Subjects & Themes, Family
Parents and Schools in Partnership: Enhancing School Improvement and Student Achievement through Collaboration

The first book in a planned series, Parents and Schools in Partnership responds to the growing call for partnership-based involvement in schools as a means to enhance student academic achievement. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, schools can no longer operate in isolation but must instead draw on the school and wider community to meet their goals.

Drawing on extensive research in school improvement and parental involvement, and the author’s own experiences, this book illustrates the powerful impact of fostering genuine partnerships that enable students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At a time when accountability is at the heart of education reform, school-community collaboration is increasingly recognized as an essential approach for improving education quality. Featuring insights from leading education experts, this book offers an integrated review of perspectives on how parental involvement influences student outcomes. Practical strategies for meaningful collaboration are provided for schools and parents to overcome barriers and ensure that all students can reach their full potential.

Whether you are an educator, school leader, or parent, Parents and Schools in Partnership equips you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to forge strong, enduring partnerships that benefit students, teachers, and the wider community.

“This book is a thorough study that extensively draws on academic literature, while also reflecting the author’s own insightful experiences. It is truly one of the best studies I have encountered on this subject.”

— Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS and Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, St. Lucia

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Anthony Alcidehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000538306796/Anthony-Alcide-Parents-and-Schools-in-Partnership119734000538306796Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:36:37 -0000Education, Parent ParticipationEducation, ResearchEducation, Leadership
Holding HIV: Poems of HOPE

What could an HIV cure mean? Holding HIV shares the raw, poetic voices of 27 San Francisco community members living with or affected by HIV. Born from the HOPE Research Collaboratory’s Community Arts Integrated Research program, this collection reveals poetry’s power to distill life’s profound joys, deep anguish, and everyday realities into a roadmap for cure research—where hope and fear collide, and resilience becomes the heart of progress.

As part of an HIV cure research project, participants created clay “holders” as artistic responses to the “Block-Lock-Stop” strategy (an epigenetic approach to permanently inactivate HIV) and to two questions—“What excites you about an HIV cure?” and “What are your fears regarding an HIV cure?" Three poets then translated participants’ discussions about their art, contextualizing hopes and anxieties alongside the devastating 2025 United States’ federal HIV funding cuts. These narratives are more important than ever as ongoing challenges to HIV research and prevention threaten the significant progress of recent decades.

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Pauline Sameshima, Emily Turner and Dazié Grego-Sykeshttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000528760198/Pauline-Sameshima%2C-Emily-Turner-and-Dazi%C3%A9-Grego-Sykes-Holding-HIV119734000528760198Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:45:36 -0000Poetry, Subjects & Themes, DisabilitySocial Science, Activism & Social JusticeSocial Science, Disease & Health Issues
A Plague of Death

The whispers of the spectators on the street were rapidly evolving into cries of concern.

The sky was alight with fire … Great globs of black ash rained down and clamped onto each tunic, each dress, covering them with black soot. Swiftly, the floating ash began to

transform into more threatening chips of burning wood hurtling through the air as the

core of the fire expanded. The miniature fire balls struck without reason, igniting canopies overhead. Only then did the whispers turn to screams.

It’s 1665, the bubonic plague has descended upon London and will go on to kill one in four Londoners in the most devastating pandemic ever recorded. Amidst the daily horrors, street urchins Caroline and Will make a ghastly discovery that’s beyond the pale; a young woman has been murdered and gruesomely mutilated and it soon becomes obvious she won’t be the last. The two youngsters are befriended by a kindly constable to uncover the killer but the murders continue.

As time goes on and the plague deaths mount, the murders finally seem to cease and it’s reasonable to assume the killer has also succumbed to the Black Death. But as the constable and his two young friends are about to learn, the murderer hasn’t stopped. And what none of the denizens of London can possible anticipate…is that yet another unimaginable disaster is awaiting them all.

Set amidst two of the most dramatic and terrifying cataclysms in human history, A Plague of Death vividly recreates the desperate circumstances of seventeenth-century London, while following a diverse and engaging cast of characters through an unfolding mystery that leaves the reader guessing to the very end.

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Grant N. Piercehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000510798544/Grant-N.-Pierce-A-Plague-of-Death119734000510798544Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:43:50 -0000Fiction, Mystery & Detective, HistoricalFiction, DisasterFiction, Thrillers, Historical
I Guess I’m Not The Problem...: A Stepmom's Naive Optimism and Survival in a Toxic Family

Racheli isn’t expecting to fall in love again later in life, but a chance encounter with a colleague transitions from a happenstance meeting at a local diner to a wedding proposal. Racheli is determined to make a successful blended family with her new love, John, but that means she has to take on the role of stepmother. They both have grown children from previous relationships, so everything should go smoothly. Right?

Wrong . . .

From fairy tales to Disney movies, the stepmother has always been portrayed as a villain, but clearly that isn’t always the case. John’s family, affectionately known as Team Toxic, take on a personal mission to destroy their dad’s relationship with Racheli and make a mockery of her in the process. Rejection, humiliation, and smear campaigns are awaiting her as she tries to navigate unchartered waters of ingratiating herself to the manipulative stepchildren. Despite all their efforts, Racheli and John struggle to maintain their relationship under the strain of lies and deceit. Is their love strong enough to reach their happily ever after?

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Racheli Sarah Doveshttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000518321201/Racheli-Sarah-Doves-I-Guess-I%E2%80%99m-Not-The-Problem...119734000518321201Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:39:22 -0000Fiction, Family LifeFiction, HumorousFiction, Women
Pride Of Wrath: Setting Stones

In the untouched, lifeless lands of Naveroth, a Demonic entity revels in It’s twisted malice. Using the desolate realm as It’s sinister playground, It repeatedly spawns races of humanlike creatures, only to take delight in annihilating them. However, with each new iteration, remnants of It’s creations endure, each one growing more resilient and courageous.

As generations rise and fall, a group of survivors comes together, determined to embark on a daring quest for freedom. Born of despair, these resilient beings finally muster the strength to confront their diabolical creator. But can mere mortals stand against the formidable malevolence of their Maker? What horrors await those who dare challenge the malignant force that is responsible for their very existence?

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Kristofer James Honborghttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000344884605/Kristofer-James-Honborg-Pride-Of-Wrath119734000344884605Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:36:08 -0000Fiction, Fantasy, Dark FantasyFiction, Fantasy, Epic
A Prayer for Midnight

Eight-year-old Nicky is blessed with a loving family: her mother, father, and little sister, Tami.

When her father returns home from a business trip, he brings gifts for each person: a sweater for her mother, a kitten for Tami, and a beautiful black horse for Nicky.

But when something terrible threatens Nicky’s beloved horse, she turns to the only One with the power to change things… God.

This heartwarming picture book for kids aged six andup helps teach that prayer is a powerful tool, and that God is always there for us in times of need.

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Colleen Sultanianhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000524216004/Colleen-Sultanian-A-Prayer-for-Midnight119734000524216004Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:25:00 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Religious, Christian, AnimalsJuvenile Fiction, Religious, Christian, Values & VirtuesJuvenile Fiction, Religious, Christian, Family
Laughter, Loss, and Living

More true-life adventure and calamity await Stacy Kanner in the sixth installment of Stephanie Kauffman’s series that outlines the antics and experiences of a Christian school teacher who works in various locations around the world and daily discovers new depths to the love and power of God. Laughter, Loss, and Living spans the years 1999 to 2002 and takes readers to South Carolina, British Columbia, and the Mediterranean. From fire ants to hurricanes to poisonous snakes, Stacy faces new challenges but continues to rely on the hand of God as she serves Him and His people in Christian education.

It’s 1999, and Stacy is headed to her next teaching adventure, this time in hot and humid South Carolina. As in her previous teaching assignments, she throws herself into her work and new home, exploring, building relationships, and bringing laughter and a sense of adventure to her colleagues and students. After her time in the south, she accepts a job in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and then wraps up the three-year span in Greece and Albania.

In the midst of these adventures, Stacy faces her share of challenges, including the deteriorating health of her mother and the need to adjust to her new “home” in Alberta. But God’s faithfulness in every season stands in the forefront of the story, as He teaches Stacy valuable life lessons about trusting and following Him. Educational and inspirational, Laughter, Loss, and Living reminds us that God is constant, even when everything else shifts.

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Stephanie Kauffmanhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000558526388/Stephanie-Kauffman-Laughter%2C-Loss%2C-and-Living119734000558526388Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:22:45 -0000Religion, Christian Living, Personal MemoirsReligion, Christian Living, Spiritual GrowthReligion, Christian Living, Calling & Vocation
The Lockless Gate: A Spiritual Path to Your Life Goals

If you are feeling directionless and unfulfilled—if your dreams seem undefined and out of reach — know that we see you. We have stood where you are.

Jeff Witkin and Marybeth J.A. provide a field manual for creating and reaching life goals that integrate physical and spiritual well-being. Based on the fundamental truth that we do not live separately from others, this book is a proven step-by-step guide to creating a dream life for you and all those you touch.

If you have picked up this book, you are already on the path.

“The reality of creation in the physical, artistic, and spiritual world begins with one step.”

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Jeff Witkin and Marybeth J.A.https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000529199806/Jeff-Witkin-and-Marybeth-J.A.-The-Lockless-Gate119734000529199806Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:13:33 -0000Self-Help, SpiritualSelf-Help, DreamsSelf-Help, Personal Growth