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"...this major turning point that you're now entering into is going to be so dramatic in your life that it's going to rip away the very fabric of what you have known as your existence or what you claim as your reality..."Queensway is a thought-provoking, Upmarket/Book Club novel that will take readers on a life-changing journey of longing and regret.London restaurant manager Christine Wilson once seemed destined for a brilliant culinary career, but nearing forty in 2006, she is jobless and her life is adrift. She never fully recovered from her role in the traumatic death of her sister in childhood, and that air of regret haunts her adult life. Languishing in her East End flat, she drinks heavily, smokes, and spends her time watching television. Still, she hasn't quite given up on life, and life hasn't quite given up on her. In fact, the universe has an entirely different destiny in store for her; one that she couldn't possibly have imagined or dared to dream.Daniel Kestreller is a celebrated man about town. He is feted in his role as a senior advisor to the US Ambassador, and welcomed at every trendy restaurant and bar in London. However, having spent thirty years displaying little concern for anybody but himself, he is also a marked man -- targeted by a lifetime of enemies who would love nothing more than to bring him down.When Christine finds herself used as a pawn in an attempt to compromise Daniel, the two begin a passionate, life-changing affair. Through the relationship new opportunities arise for Christine and, as her fortunes rise and Daniel's fall, she finds a measure of penance when she must take decisive action to save his life.With characters reminiscent of those in Yates' Eleven Kinds of Loneliness, Queensway will draw readers in and keep them hooked until the very last page.If you enjoyed the British-American film Half Moon Street you will love Queensway.

This little book is big on ideas on how to jumpstart your creativity. Whether you're in a rut or trying to polish an already brilliant idea, the book is full of inspirational stories to help you get through the crap and get you going on the good stuff.

MALQUE (Mireille PIQUEMAL) Née en 1944 à Beaupuy (Tarn-et-Garonne), disparue tragiquement en 1971.>Malque a laissé une série d'eaux-fortes marquées par l'insolite et d'une richesse d'invention surprenante ainsi que par une sensibilité toute féminine et une technique impeccable que ses parents ont offert au musée Ingres de Montauban. Les oeuvres de l'artiste proche du surréalisme sont assez rares (une centaine connues). Malque s'est nourrie de toute la fantasmagorie d'un surréalisme teinté d'érotisme à la manière de Léonor Fini et d'Ernst Fuchs.

A young cub named Buddha Bear is destined to be a monk and lives with his family in the forests of Thailand where they lead a simple life, in harmony with nature around them. A curious cub, Buddha Bear asks many questions of his parents, which they answer with love and wisdom until they allow only five more. Buddha Bear's dream is to become a wealthy and powerful king, so his parents' answers are not what he wants to hear. Years pass for Buddha Bear until a chance encounter and a long journey far from his family lead him to live the life he's always wanted. But in time, his heart grows lonely and greedy, living a life that is sad and unfulfilling. He takes heed of his parents' long-ago answers and comes to realize that at home in the forests, he had been richer than he ever realized.

Romantic & sexy dreams link a false princess to a dangerous, disgraced fae prince in this fun, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy.In her dreams, he envelops her in love. In real life, he imprisons her in ice. Assassin, liar, impersonator-dreamer. As a royal decoy, trained to replace the Krastel princess even in a political marriage, Astra's life is not her own. With a duty like that, how can she dream about love?And yet she knows she has a kindred soul. She can feel his presence every night, holding her in his arms, surrounding her with his warmth.But ice-cold reality crashes in when Astra's carriage is attacked by the Crystal Court's disgraced prince. Banished for heinous crimes and armed with powerful relics, he's a wielder of mighty magic and can even infiltrate minds.It turns out that he is the man in her dreams.And this is about to get very, very awkward. A Cursed Son is a fun, sexy, enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy for fans of fae, elemental magic, arranged marriage, forced proximity, snarky banter, and dream connection.

The Curse of Seltemver is one of the oldest children's stories in all of Lythinall, dating back as far as the first elven cities. Karsis found a hidden copy of the long lost book, its pages all out of order and bound in string. Yet, as he reads it to his grandchildren, the stories he read when he was younger take on a whole new perspective, shocking him to his core.Come explore the world surrounding Lythinall with a brave cast of misfits and heroes as they traverse the many worlds on thier cursed quest to find their way home again

From road trips to isolated cabins, business partners to longtime besties, longstanding crushes to new revelations, former bosses to dad's best friend-delve into nine contemporary romances where friendship changes course. SOMETHING SOFTER: Hal Preston isn't normally one to run from his problems, but a solitary mountain retreat might be just what he needs to stop obsessing over his dad's best friend. There's no chance Wayne Merrick shares his fascination, and Hal's spent years hiding his intractable heart. But when Wayne arrives unexpectedly at his cabin, Hal aches to bare his heart after all.WISHFUL THINKING: Kimiko has powerful feelings about leaving her barista job to focus on school. Or maybe she just has powerful feelings for coffee shop owner Nyla Prince. But Nyla isn't her boss anymore, and Kimiko's not sure how to navigate this unfamiliar terrain.VERY CLOSE AND ALL AT ONCE: Noel Vane hates being the center of attention. He'd rather celebrate his fiftieth birthday with a quiet gathering at home, not a fancy gala arranged by his clueless but well-meaning best friend. Thank goodness for Jace DaSilva: his best friend's brother and Noel's gallant rescuer for the evening. But something is different between them tonight. The rules have changed, and Noel's just trying to keep up.JUST ABOUT PERFECT: May Moretti screwed up. Even worse, after a month of clumsy radio silence, she still has no idea how to apologize for kissing Clio Garcia. Clio is older and wiser, a longtime family friend, and she clearly doesn't share May's hopeless infatuation. When their paths cross at a noisy party, there's no avoiding their unfinished business. But May has already made a perfect mess of things, and she has no idea where to start.RUNNING HOT: Kurt Trench and his sister Lena make a good team, running the auto shop they inherited from their dad. Lately Shane Dolan-loyal customer and cheerful gearhead-has been coming by the garage all the time. Shane isn't the first guy to hang around mooning over Lena. The fact that Kurt is drawn to Shane shouldn't matter. Even if the feeling were mutual, he won't steal Lena's boyfriend. But watching the two grow close is torture, and Kurt can't seem to rein in his jealous heart.ANTICIPATION: Jason may be a lot of things (stubborn, arrogant, occasionally oblivious), but he's got no delusions about his hopeless and long-secret infatuation with his best friend. The night he tells Max the truth, Jason worries his confession will ruin everything.MATTERS OF HEART: In the past twenty years, Marco Spinelli has turned Spinelli Medical Technologies into an international powerhouse. But he hasn't done it alone. Adam is Marco's best friend, his business partner, and the genius behind their wildly profitable ventures. Marco can't imagine life without Adam at his side, exactly like this-until a gala and an unexpected encounter make him crave something more. Now he needs to sort through his own feelings, before a misunderstanding destroys the most important friendship of his life.RIGHT HERE WITH ME: Amaia Campos has landed a full ride scholarship to her dream school. There's only one problem: college means moving across the country, two thousand miles from the best friend she's secretly in love with. A road trip is either exactly what they need or a total disaster. Faced with three days on the road, Jessa and Amaia have one last chance to get this right before everything changes forever.PUT IT IN WRITING: A hopeless crush is nothing to be ashamed of, or so Lane tells himself. Jordan is steady, kind, confident, and effortlessly charming. In other words, they're everything Lane isn't and everything he can't help wanting. When his roommate suggests writing a love letter, Lane balks at first. But maybe it's not such a bad idea. So long as Jordan doesn't see the letter, everything should be fine.

The Whisker Gang, led by Polly and her crew, teach Jax the importance of never giving up! When times get tough or a task seems too difficult to complete, the Whisker Gang teaches young readers that we have everything we need within us to achieve our goals and overcome any obstacles in our way if we just keep trying and believing in ourselves.

S'il pleut dehors et que tu ne sais pas quoi faire,il est temps de sauter comme un kangourou!Dans ce livre d'images les enfants sauteront comme un kangourou et s'amuseront beaucoup !Autres livres en français dans cette série :SAUTE ET BUZZ COMME UNE ABEILLE!SAUTEZ ET DITES P.U.!SAUTEZ ET DITES DA-DO-DO-DO!SAUTEZ ET CRIE COMME UN CACATOÈS !SAUTE ET DITES BOO!

This book is cursed. It always ends the same way.Bookseller Annie Maddox has stumbled upon the find of a lifetime. A rare book, one of one, and worth big bucks. An interactive gamebook, written by a reclusive author, before his untimely and gruesome death. After a terrible tragedy, Annie discovers the truth.This book is cursed. Choose the wrong path, and it kills you.Annie digs into the history of the book, and into its secrets. Because inside that curse is a tantalizing promise, one that can undo all its bloodshed.Read the book, choose the right path, and reverse the horror.Can Annie find her way through the book? Or will she be cut down by its curse?

The signWhen a meteorite falls from the sky, the destruction left in its wake lights a political fuse that could bring on Armageddon.The prophetJust when the world could use a savior, the prophet Elijah appears. His search for a messiah leads him to the daughter of the archangel Michael.The saviorMeanwhile other messiah hopefuls spring up around the world - including Page, an AI already tangled in webs of religion and deception. Yet as false shepherds lead the lambs to their doom, it may be up to Page's creator, the criminal mastermind known as Mouse, to save them all...

Excellence. Fixer. Closer. Winner.Sixteen-year-old Anayah Kapur already has a reputation for domination. With a love for science and medicine, she goes after anything she puts her mind to with passion and determination. Anayah is burning things up. Until she's with her family, who pours a huge bucket of ice water over her. As the youngest member, Anayah feels she's treated as a baby, fighting to be seen, heard, and taken seriously. She feels especially eclipsed by her older sister, Priya, and is tired of the family's preoccupation with her upcoming wedding. Anayah has decided this will be her year - she wants to be seen and heard, to matter and be important. Key to those ambitions will be her research and prestigious science competition project under her father's good friend, Dr. Reed, at the local university. Win her science competition, get first chair flute, come out of Priya's shadow, and no boys because they're immature distractions. When things turn out too well, she's in danger of losing the one thing she's desperate to have. Winning may be more than Anayah can handle, and she's about to learn the hardest lesson she's ever faced. What does it take to be heard in a world that doesn't always listen?This will be instrumental.Sweet and clean contemporary YA full of ambition and heart

Breathed on by a tiger, stalked by a lion, nearly flattened by a rhino, struck by lightning and rocked by an earthquake... A wildlife filmmaker's life is certainly exciting. But there's a serious side to these adventures. In the last 50 years nature films have helped to shape public awareness of both the beauty of the natural world and its plight. Environmental issues that once seemed peripheral are now centre-stage. Stephen Mills has been a leading cameraperson and writer and this is a book about his life in film. Natural Causes tells the story of his campaigns, his companions, his colleagues, the challenges and charms of the landscapes in which he has worked and the extraordinary wild animals he has filmed. And it is a book about one man's modest bid to ever-so-slightly change the world. For, at its heart, Natural Causes touches on the profound spiritual importance of nature to us all. "... if you have a dream, a mission, a wish to change the world, you can do it. You can do it as long as you accept that the dream may shrink, the mission may creep a little and the change you make may be very small and that all those little bites out of your ambitions in no way render them pointless."

Anyone can make cheese...Making home dairy products was an essential skill in the past, and a skill that continues to create resilience, reduce food costs, and provide healthy food in the face of supply disruptions and uncertainty.Wherever you are, you can make delicious cheeses in your home kitchen, starting with just one litre (one quart) of milk, and less time than you may think, with recipes and techniques that can be scaled up or down. Natural Small Batch Cheesemaking is perfect for homesteaders, farmers, and anyone who appreciates good cheese.Topics covered include:¿Milk: Working with different types of milk and seasonal conditions, best practises for storing and handling milk.¿Rennet: Homemade rennet recipes, plus how to source and work with high quality purchased rennet.¿Homemade cheese cultures.¿Budget-friendly cheesemaking equipment: Getting started with gear you already have, making your own equipment, pressing cheese without a cheese press, and how to achieve great results at home.¿Cheesemaking in detail: All the steps of cheesemaking explained, both the "why" and the "how", learn to change recipes around to suit your lifestyle and tastes and make your own unique cheeses.¿Aging cheeses - how to age cheeses at home, on or off the grid.¿How to use leftover whey.¿Easy-to-follow recipes for small batch cheeses, plus other dairy products including yoghurt, kefir, sour cream, butter, and ice cream.¿Troubleshooting: What to do when things don't go according to plan.¿Cheesemaking for survival and self-reliance: Techniques for making dairy self-sufficiency more flexible, adaptable, affordable, and achievable, from a successful off-grid cheesemaker."For those who have wanted to make cheese at home but didn't know where to start, this book is for you. From rennet to cultures to equipment, Kate Downham supplies you with everything you need to know to make outstanding natural cheese!"Sally Fallon Morell, president, The Weston A. Price Foundation and cheesemaker, P A Bowen Farmstead "This is precisely the cheesemaking book I wish had existed when I started my cheesemaking journey years ago. Most books just give you a quick list of steps, with no real instruction, and it always leaves you wondering, why? Kate starts with the "whys" of cheesemaking, explaining each step and its purpose right from the start, giving you a solid cheesemaking foundation before diving into recipes." Ashley Adamant, Practical Self Reliance

It's the height of the Roaring Twenties, and the Clio, probably the most expensive steam-yacht in the world, heads down the Amazon. On board is the widowed Lady Oswestry (whose main concern is to acquire her favourite face-cream, so as not to have awkward wrinkles appear just when she's fixing her sights on Sir James Annesley), her younger son Hugo (on the verge of entering politics, and wondering which of the young ladies on board he should fall in love with), and her seemingly good-for-nothing but capable-of-anything older son Harry. Along with a number of gentlemen and young ladies, including a doctor, a professor who has studied the wildlife of the area, and the politically astute Stella Barlow, the cruise seems a pleasant chance to see interesting new sights and perhaps fall in love.But when news arrives that revolution has broken out in the region, it becomes evident Harry didn't opt for this particular destination on a whim. And when a manoeuvre to avoid a floating mine grounds the Clio, these idle holidaymakers find themselves faced with fever, encounters with deadly wildlife, news of the revolution happening all around them, and the sheer boredom of being grounded, leading them to question just what they are doing with their lives.By turns comic, dramatic, political and introspective, L H Myers' second novel is both a criticism of the idle classes who see themselves as separate from a world that is at times in desperate straits, as well as a light comic look at love, hopes, dreams, and the encounter with sometimes awkward realities.

The first English language translation from the French of Jean Jaurès' Discours à la jeunesse (1903). In giving this speech, Jaurès returns to the high school where he had taught philosophy, instructing the young audience that peace is possible for future generations, but not through war or military force. Foreword by Gilles Candar, president of La société d'études jaurésiennes.While best known as the early twentieth-century leader of the French Socialist Party, and as the founder of the newspaper L'Humanité, Jaurès (1859-1914) was also a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Toulouse, and an influential historian of the French Revolution. A dedicated antimilitarist, Jaurès was assassinated while working to prevent the outbreak of the First World War.

Who would you invite for dinner if you could choose anyone who has ever lived?A teenager - with his father acting as cook - entertains some of the most famous people in history at their suburban semi in modern-day Britain. But he finds he soon has more on his plate than spaghetti Bolognese.Will he be able to satisfy HENRY VIII's huge appetite; beat the fiery NAPOLEON in a game of Risk; prevent Dad from playing the fool in front of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; resist the charms of a conniving CLEOPATRA; help the lost CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS get back on track; embrace WINSTON CHURCHILL's battle plans; convince the pious OLIVER CROMWELL that they are not celebrating Christmas; assist the conscientious FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE in saving Dad's life; paint a pretty picture of the hideous-looking ELIZABETH I?When Henry VIII came to Dinner interweaves historical facts with modern imagination, revealing new but true pictures of major historical figures.

Bee Bloom is a respected modern leader who wholeheartedly believes in kindness. So when a conniving new chairman arrives at the company where she is CEO, she has a fight on her hands. Lucy Love, once a vivacious TV presenter, now finds herself a depressed, binge-drinking suburban wife. To make matters worse, her husband is facing accusations of harassment.Rosie Reid has earned a reputation as Sydney's "fixer," skilfully managing crises through her successful PR firm. However, she's growing increasingly tired of covering up for her misbehaving clients.When their worlds intertwine, the trio forge a pact to support one another. But as their dilemmas intensify, there is one looming question: can they throw the knockout punch and bring down the scheming, controlling men in their lives?High Heels and Low Blows is Jill Valentine's debut novel which also delves into themes of self-worth, identity, and friendship. With unforgettable characters, dramatic twists and sassy comedy, it is a story that is highly relatable to the modern woman and will leave you asking - which of these fabulous females do I admire the most?

Estella Miele is running. Running from the death of her parents and twin brother. She's sprinting and stumbling from the guilt that chases her over causing the accident. A failed fastpitch star she tracks across the country she moves in with her best friend Zoey and tries to find peace by throwing herself into her studies. If she can keep her head down and finish her last year of school then she can separate the old Ella, and the new. But Harbor University has other plans for her. Silas Shore hires her as the medical team's intern and thrusts her into the world of Hornets baseball without hesitation.Captain Arlo King is a legacy all-star pitcher with a bad attitude and a dark past. A tangled history with his brother threatens to unravel everything. But he sets his sights on winning it all; he doesn't have time to be anything but focused. His team is falling apart, and his championship slipping through his fingers. When Ella barrels into his life he's unsure of how to stop her from unraveling everything he's ever known. She's sweet, caring and broken in ways he could never understand. Slowly his priorities shift, opening his eyes to something other than baseball and his tortured past.

Rosie Brown's world is turned upside down the day her father disappears.With bills to pay and no income, her Mum is forced to sell their luxurious home in the country and move into an old terraced house.No longer able to afford the school fees, Rosie must leave her friends behind and continue her education in a large comprehensive.On her first day she forms the unlikeliest of friendships with a girl called Milly.What has happened to Rosie's Dad? - That's what the police would like to know!Why are two shady characters watching her house?And most of all - will the "stuck up bitch" ever be accepted by the rest of the students?If you enjoy a mystery, you'll love the adventures of Rosie and Milly!

Rinkle is a pet rabbit who gets lost while playing when her cage is being cleaned out.Frightened and lonely, she finds herself in Enderby Wood where she hopes the wild rabbits will help her... but will they?

O' music O' music brings me joy. Music creates joy and emanation. Music desensitizes young and old. toddlers and also a stubborn boy. Music relieves stress, by putting on headphones and listening to it. Especially the stubbornboy. Music in the 19th century vs the 21st century. People in the olden days used drums, and temples, they used it for dancing. Now technology uses flutes, guitar, piano. mouth organ, and vocal use. Music is used for professionals that make money and when awards such as Grammys for it.

Do you feel trapped in unhealthy relationships? Always putting others first, ignoring your own needs, feeling alone, unwanted or unworthy. Do you feel like nothing you ever do is good enough and you are stuck in a life you never wanted? If this sounds like you and you are seeking more meaning, happiness and genuine love in your life, allow this book to be your guide to finding your true self and breaking free from the patterns that have brought you pain.'The Self-love Revolution' takes you on a journey that will not only heal your relationships but also help you realise how deeply you deserve to be loved. It will teach you how you can open yourself up to the love within you and around you.In this book, Lauren shares her personal journey of transformation: She left an unhappy marriage, taking only her baby with her. She faced challenging times in family court and was stuck overcoming years' worth of societal issues and pressures. She wanted to break free from the negative narratives that lead to suffering in relationships. These experiences sparked her journey of self-discovery, leading her to find unconditional love within herself.Within you lies the power to rewrite your own story. You can heal your heart and embrace a life filled with love (from self and others). Following the same tools and insights that Lauren used to reshape her life, you will be able to learn how to move out of people-pleasing or codependent states, so that you can reclaim your life, fall back in love with yourself, and attract the love that you desire. Your circumstances can change, but only if you embrace your innate self-worth and start your own 'Self-Love Revolution'... Your most beautiful days are just beginning!

This is not your average journal, it's your personal coach. If you complete this from start to finish, MY JOURNAL will change your life! You'll discover secrets about your true self and it's a roadmap to personal growth and self-fulfillment. This book helps you to discover your talents, create healthy habits and develop clear life goals. By dedicating time to self-care, a mindset and reflection, you are one step closer to being truly happy and feel in control of your own life.It offers step by step guidance in 4 key areas: 1. Believe in change2. Discover your true self3. Taking care of yourself4. Start planning your dreamlifeIn MY JOURNAL, you'll find the tools and inspiration to get started towards a THE journey of self-discovery. You will read, write, and learn everything about who you are deep inside, because that gives you the confidence, insights and awareness to achieve your goals and dreams. With MY JOURNAL, you'll gain new energy, start thinking in possibilities and have a growth mindset, so you can finally start doing what's best for you!Completing MY JOURNAL ensures that you: * Become the best version of yourself: know your full potential and become your true self.* Discover your strengths.* Define your goals and dreams.* Learn to choose for yourself.* Become self-aware and gain self-confidence.* Know how to overcome challenges.* Are the captain of your own ship.Visit www.maggiesway.nl or @maggiesway on Instagram for more information.

Auto-Immune Heresy is a chronic illness memoir in prose and poetry, concerned with mapping the realities of sickness in a toxic world.

Does school feel suffocating? Do feelings of guilt and overwhelm consume you as you take a family stroll through the woods at the weekend or cook a roast dinner on Sunday? Teacher and coach Laura Furmage has seen many great educators, just like you, struggle with sickness and burnout as they navigate all the demands of their classroom careers. She's now on a mission to support people through the maze that is education. In just 28 days, this self help book will guide you through a journey to reflect, refresh, reconnect and reset your mindset towards education. The question is, are you ready to look at your role within school through fresh eyes, pause and BEgin again?

Sometimes generally referred to as "the nones," agnostics, atheists, humanists, freethinkers, secularists and skeptics compose one of the fastest growing faith categories in the United States. Because they are treated as "nones," some people face discrimination as nonbelievers, despite their varied and strong beliefs, values and morals. This basic guide, "100 Questions and Answers About the Religiously Unaffiliated," describes the differences, explains why discrimination and laws force some to hide their beliefs and why they would like to shed the label of "nones." Religious freedom and the First Amendment's establishment clause come up frequently.The key issue for many is whether the First Amendment's guarantee of religious freedom also guarantees the right to be free from religion.Legal issues include school prayer, the obligation to support tax-exempt religious properties and requirements that people profess belief in God to be allowed to vote or hold office.Life magazine called Madalyn Murray O'Hair, whose lawsuit ended mandatory prayer in public schools, "the most hated woman in America." The Secular Coalition for America's website directory withheld the name of its communications consultant because "unwarranted prejudices and discriminatory practices ... affect atheists and humanists. Consequently, s/he felt it was best to be incognito for now, since working for an organization that protects the rights of nontheists might result in lost opportunities with other clients."In this guide's forward, Dr. Phil Zuckerman writes, "Understanding secular people is important for many reasons. For one thing, secular movements, leaders, values and ideals play significant roles in the political landscapes of the world. From the first sentence of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, to Article 20 of Japan's Constitution, from France's laïcité to Vietnam's atheistic dictatorship, and from the founding of the Mexican Republic to India's current political struggles, in many countries secularism is a central pillar of both stability as well as conflict."Additionally, secular men and women are often unjustly stigmatized as immoral scoundrels or angry curmudgeons - negative stereotypes that don't actually accord with reality yet prove to be both persistent and pernicious. For instance, in some societies, such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Malaysia, hatred and fear of the secular is so strong that those who don't believe in God can be imprisoned, tortured or even executed. Here in the United States, many state constitutions - such as those of Tennessee, Texas and Mississippi - currently outlaw anyone who doesn't believe in God from holding any publicly elected office."Dr. Morgan Shipley's introduction says, "For the more than 85 million Americans who identify as nonreligious, we witness a turn to secularization as both an explanation for the lack of belief and a source for fulfilling the areas of life commonly associated with religion, such as morality, togetherness and agency. For the nonreligious, then, we find more than a rejection of God and faith. Instead, we uncover various ways humans highlight virtue, pursue a sense of belongingness, celebrate progress and rely on rational discourse to construct meaningful and morally driven lives." Questions include:Who are "the nones?"Who is under the umbrella of the nonreligious?What is an atheist?Who are agnostics?What is secularism? Who are humanists?Who are freethinkers?What is irreligion?Are Pagans and Wiccans nonreligious?What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?What values do nonreligious people hold? How does one respectfully console a nonreligious person?Do nonreligious people pray?