When an evil corporate developer announces that he's buying and tearing down Arnold's neighborhood, Arnold's devastated. What's going to happen to the community he loves? Luckily, Arnold's grandfather remembers an event that might declare the neighborhood a historic district, so Arnold and his best friend, Gerald, team up to find out. With help from a mysterious caller named "Deep Voice," they attempt to track down a special historical document and uncover some surprising secrets along the way. Can they find the document before the bulldozers are called in? Find out in this captivating adventure!
Through Angela's Eyes" reveals the experiences of psychic Angela Moore as told in her own words. While her experiences are sometimes poignant, occasionally eerie, and often humorous, they are always entertaining. Many of her essays have been aired on acclaimed radio station, WNCW in Spindale NC, and several have been printed in Asheville's Citizen-Times or the McDowell News.
Lasting Momentum: The (mostly) painless way to improve your life and make it stick is your handbook to leveling up your life. Lots of us make plans to make our lives better every day. The hard part is sticking to the plan when we lose our enthusiasm. The constant guilt, the negative self-talk, the promises made and then broken - all of this is not serving you. By applying the same effort and tools you've always used, you'll keep getting the same result. It's okay. Creating lasting change and positive momentum is actually really difficult to do, and requires so much more than just trying to force yourself to do it. There are simple concepts and mindsets that will help you understand how and why creating lasting change takes a different approach. Lasting Momentum offers a minimum of disruption to your life - because the more uncomfortable and difficult the change is, the harder it will be for it to stick! Does any of this sound familiar? Feeling unproductive Seeing your friends advance faster and further than you are Feeling stuck in your life or that you can't move forward Unhappy with your body - weight or physical fitness level Want to get a partner or Want to feel in control of your life Bouncing from self-help program to self-help program with nothing to show for it Have big goals with no idea how to get there Being trapped in bad habits Feeling lost Want to get more organized We've all been there.... Whether it's one or all of the above. Tired of wishy-washy motivational or inspirational books, shows, or speeches... that didn't actually tell you HOW to make this change happen... and for it to stick? "The Secret" will tell you to envision your dream life, but what about all the steps between here and there? The good news: It IS possible to make change. It IS possible to achieve your goals. And it's possible with a minimum of heartburn, tears, or guilt! Master a few simple mindsets, then get practical tips in multiple areas: Motivation vs. Willpower Fixing your finances Digital declutter challenge - just 1 hour to a less messy digital life How to format your resume and cover letter Why you're applying for the wrong jobs... and WHEN to apply for them! Eating better for real people Organization and cleaning up your space without it feeling (as much) like a chore Why lack of sleep is the biggest thing holding you back, and how to fix it Not just prioritizing, but ENJOYING fitness! Maintaining healthy relationships and setting boundaries with others Productivity tips Mental Health And more! Here's an example of mindset [book exerpt]: "You've heard the phrase, "the pen is mightier than the sword" - it means words are powerful. You can harness that power for you, too. Simply change your framing! Use words to your benefit. Instead of saying, "I should get off the couch and pack lunch for work tomorrow," or "I have to focus on this class," try actually saying to yourself "I want to" or "I get to" instead. It sounds small, but it can be quite powerful. Here's a quick way to adopt it - instead of "I have to call my grandmother for her birthday even though I find it boring," think "I want to call my grandmother because it will make her happy." Lasting Momentum is full of BS-free and sometimes boring strategies and tips to help you get your sh*t together and keep it together. I learned how to do this the hard way, so you don't have to. Time passes regardless - make sure you are moving in the direction you want.
This book looks at behaviour patterns at the root not not only of individual behavior but of how society functions - based on Jungian typology and the insights of serious practitioners of astrology.
The wonderful world of nursing administration can be a lonely job. Many people will be demanding your attention. These hectic days of patient care and increasing corporate demands can become overwhelming. Being a compassionate and caring God-called nurse can be and should be more rewarding than stressful. aBurn outa doesnat even have to be in your vocabulary. Nursing administrators are the heart of the nursing department. They set the standard for the care that the patients receive. This book is designed to help you learn from the experiences of a veteran director of nursing. Encouraging and uplifting, this book will help you find the support you need to provide and direct quality nursing.
Whether in trouble or in love a girl can always count on a soldier. Soldier Boys consists of four novellas that celebrate courage, honor, and appeal of Military men. In Deirdre Savoy's Fleet Week, a sexy songstress falls head over heels for a sexy younger Marine. In Angela Weaver's Flyboy, a woman tests her nerve and falls into the arms of handsome Air Force pilot. In Edwina Martin-Arnold's Recruiting Dora, a feisty mom takes on a charming Navy recruiter. In J.M. Jeffries' Going Commando, a TV star gets lost in the desert and rock's the Kasbah with a studly Army Ranger.
For the Sake of the School" by using Angela Brazil immerses readers inside the vibrant global of boarding college life, where friendships, challenges, and private growth converge. Set against the backdrop of a ladies' faculty, the narrative introduces a solid of lively characters, each navigating the complexities of youth within the hallowed halls of the group. The story revolves around the valuable person, or characters, supplying a glimpse into their day by day lives, aspirations, and the myriad reports that form their adventure. Angela Brazil, famend for her potential to capture the nuances of school existence, weaves a tale that mixes journey, camaraderie, and the pursuit of individual goals. As the scholars confront academic pursuits, interact in extracurricular activities, and form lasting bonds, the radical unfolds as a celebration of resilience and the transformative strength of training. Brazil's narrative now not handiest entertains but additionally imparts precious classes approximately the significance of teamwork, self-discovery, and embracing one's particular characteristics. "For the Sake of the School" stands as a charming testament to Angela Brazil's legacy in juvenile literature, imparting readers an immersive and timeless exploration of the profound impact of school experiences on individual development.
Passion and Poison is Book 10 of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series. Sun-drenched Florida beaches. A Fair Trade jewelry shop owner. A mystery that will keep you guessing. When a patron is poisoned at Gallagher’s Tropical Shack, Gallagher and Stephanie turn to Connie to find the killer and help save his restaurant. Meanwhile, Zach plans a special anniversary date for Connie, which Elyse is convinced will include a marriage proposal. Is she right? If you enjoy page-turner mysteries, loveable characters, and palm trees swaying in the breeze, you’ll love the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series. Download Passion and Poison and begin your getaway today!
My mother’s name is Nexhmije Ibrahimi Nussbaumer, and I am a living testament to her philosophies. Chief among them is her belief that nothing is finished until there is a happy ending—until you reach the light.” As a young girl growing up in Albania, Angela is insulated from the poverty and rising political tensions in her homeland by her mother’s loving, protective presence. But when Angela is nine years old, a series of events is set in motion that will forever change the course of her life—as well as her mother’s. Fearing for her daughter’s safety, Angela’s mother, Nexhi, makes the heartrending decision to send Angela to live with her father in Switzerland, where he had fled a few years earlier once Communism began to collapse. With her characteristic determination and courage, Nexhi overcomes many obstacles to finally reunite with Angela—months later and under much different circumstances than either could have imagined. Her life’s path is changed yet again when she decides to take German-language classes to help her integrate into Swiss culture. A natural and brilliant teacher, Nexhi then uses her hard-won knowledge to help other displaced women learn the language, in turn bolstering their confidence and emboldening them to start over and make new lives for themselves and their families. Reflecting on the lessons of her childhood and the wonderful example set before her, Angela is inspired by her mother’s efforts to bridge the divide between cultures, a lifetime of work that will have a lasting legacy, and by her abiding belief in love despite being married three times—twice to the same man! As much a tribute to the author’s beloved mother as it is a personal memoir, Love. Hope. Light. is a multigenerational story of tenacity and the resilient power of love and family to overcome adversity. “My mother’s life experiences have shown me that I must not cower before the unknown. Being fearless means seizing opportunities wherever they exist. Being fearless means never allowing people or circumstances to get in the way of your goals. Being fearless means loving like you’ve never been hurt before. Being fearless means forging a path through darkness to arrive at the light.”
This Advent devotional is written with passion, showing patterns and prophecies that filled me with renewed hope and wonder."--FRANCINE RIVERS, bestselling author of The Lady's Mine and Redeeming Love Come, Rediscover the Wonder and Reality of the Very First Christmas We all love the Christmas season, but have we buried the truth of the day? Bestselling author Angela Hunt weaves together visceral storytelling with overlooked biblical historical truths to help you rediscover the places, people, prophecies, and purpose of Christmas. Each of the engaging twenty-five devotions includes scriptural insights, historical facts, and personal application, which--along with weekly family activities--will have everyone saying, "I didn't know that!" as the Nativity comes to life anew. Explore Bethlehem and Nazareth. Walk with Mary, Joseph, and others. Be amazed by the words of the prophets of old. And be warmed by God's great purpose that culminated in the birth of the Messiah. Star of Wonder is perfect as an individual Advent devotional or for family and small group study. You will see Christmas with new eyes, create lasting holiday memories, and shine light on the wonder of that night so long ago.
My mother’s name is Nexhmije Ibrahimi Nussbaumer, and I am a living testament to her philosophies. Chief among them is her belief that nothing is finished until there is a happy ending—until you reach the light.” As a young girl growing up in Albania, Angela is insulated from the poverty and rising political tensions in her homeland by her mother’s loving, protective presence. But when Angela is nine years old, a series of events is set in motion that will forever change the course of her life—as well as her mother’s. Fearing for her daughter’s safety, Angela’s mother, Nexhi, makes the heartrending decision to send Angela to live with her father in Switzerland, where he had fled a few years earlier once Communism began to collapse. With her characteristic determination and courage, Nexhi overcomes many obstacles to finally reunite with Angela—months later and under much different circumstances than either could have imagined. Her life’s path is changed yet again when she decides to take German-language classes to help her integrate into Swiss culture. A natural and brilliant teacher, Nexhi then uses her hard-won knowledge to help other displaced women learn the language, in turn bolstering their confidence and emboldening them to start over and make new lives for themselves and their families. Reflecting on the lessons of her childhood and the wonderful example set before her, Angela is inspired by her mother’s efforts to bridge the divide between cultures, a lifetime of work that will have a lasting legacy, and by her abiding belief in love despite being married three times—twice to the same man! As much a tribute to the author’s beloved mother as it is a personal memoir, Love. Hope. Light. is a multigenerational story of tenacity and the resilient power of love and family to overcome adversity. “My mother’s life experiences have shown me that I must not cower before the unknown. Being fearless means seizing opportunities wherever they exist. Being fearless means never allowing people or circumstances to get in the way of your goals. Being fearless means loving like you’ve never been hurt before. Being fearless means forging a path through darkness to arrive at the light.”
Based on true events, and written through a child's eyes, The Dark Edge of the Rainbow is the story of an ordinary family from Berlin, living through the Second World War. You are taken on a journey, as they go through the realisation that they are at war, live through their town being bombed and rushing for shelter and their ultimate evacuation. You will want to reach into the book and hug this beautiful, yet normal, family as you travel with them through their many highs and lows. From their train journeys to trying to make new friends, love is found in the most unusual places and this story is proof that no matter what is happening in the world, love is the one thing you can rely on, be it through a stranger or a close relative. If you have ever wondered what it felt like to live through these terrible events, this is the book for you. You won't want to put this book down.
What science has gotten so shamefully wrong about women, and the fight, by both female and male scientists, to rewrite what we thought we knew For hundreds of years it was common sense: women were the inferior sex. Their bodies were weaker, their minds feebler, their role subservient. No less a scientist than Charles Darwin asserted that women were at a lower stage of evolution, and for decades, scientists—most of them male, of course—claimed to find evidence to support this. Whether looking at intelligence or emotion, cognition or behavior, science has continued to tell us that men and women are fundamentally different. Biologists claim that women are better suited to raising families or are, more gently, uniquely empathetic. Men, on the other hand, continue to be described as excelling at tasks that require logic, spatial reasoning, and motor skills. But a huge wave of research is now revealing an alternative version of what we thought we knew. The new woman revealed by this scientific data is as strong, strategic, and smart as anyone else. In Inferior, acclaimed science writer Angela Saini weaves together a fascinating—and sorely necessary—new science of women. As Saini takes readers on a journey to uncover science’s failure to understand women, she finds that we’re still living with the legacy of an establishment that’s just beginning to recover from centuries of entrenched exclusion and prejudice. Sexist assumptions are stubbornly persistent: even in recent years, researchers have insisted that women are choosy and monogamous while men are naturally promiscuous, or that the way men’s and women’s brains are wired confirms long-discredited gender stereotypes. As Saini reveals, however, groundbreaking research is finally rediscovering women’s bodies and minds. Inferior investigates the gender wars in biology, psychology, and anthropology, and delves into cutting-edge scientific studies to uncover a fascinating new portrait of women’s brains, bodies, and role in human evolution.
Angela Brazil's "For the Sake of the School" unveils a captivating narrative set within the backdrop of a school environment. The story follows a group of students as they navigate the challenges and joys of their academic journey while forming enduring friendships. Centered around the importance of unity and support, the narrative delves into the lives of the students and their shared experiences. As they face academic pressures, personal dilemmas, and unexpected adventures, the characters demonstrate resilience, camaraderie, and the spirit of working together for a common goal. Throughout the story, readers are immersed in the ups and downs of school life, as well as the lessons learned both within and beyond the classroom. "For the Sake of the School" underscores the value of teamwork, empathy, and the impact of collective efforts in overcoming obstacles. Angela Brazil's storytelling captures the essence of youth, the challenges of growing up, and the lasting impact of the bonds formed during school days. The novel resonates with readers seeking a heartwarming exploration of friendship, personal growth, and the transformative power of education.
Winner of the 2017 IDEC Book Award, 2017 EDRA Great Places Award (Book Category), 2017 American Society of Interior Designers Joel Polsky Prize and the 2016 International Interior Design Association TXOK Research Award Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and education, the authors show you how architecture and interior spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization, textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes, therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to reach adulthood by 2024. Topics discussed include: -Environmental design theories -Symptoms of ASD -Sensory processing deficits -Design needs of individuals on the spectrum at all ages -Design methods and solutions for spaces, including residential, learning, work, and therapeutic environments encompassing a wide range of budgets -Designing for self-actualization, well-being, and a high quality of life for the duration of an individual's life -Avenues for healthy living and aging in place -Biophilic design -Environmental impact on well-being -Strategies to promote active living as an integral part of the welfare focus.
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