This stylish and whimsical Bible study and journal was specifically designed in a small, compact format so it could be easily included in a busy life. So whether you are at the doctors office, sitting at a game, o in a hurry-up-and-wait moment, you can use this study to see what God says, journal your thoughts, or find a topic for a prayer.
You can't get by in life without time. It slips by unnoticed, yet each second can last an eternity. It's the universal common thread and the most valuable commodity. From love and fate to time travel, from countdowns to moments in life, It's About Time is a collection of stories, each involving time and its various aspects. The Charlotte Writers Group offers this cross-genre collection of short stories direct from the twisted and beautiful minds of a diverse group of up-and-coming authors.
The BFC members are as crush-tastic as ever, but will the let boys get in the way of their friendship? And what happens when Calista finds a friend outside of the BFC? Dip into their diaries to read all their juciest gossip!
Welcome to Planet Janet, the wacky world of one 12 year old girl who is loud, artistic, creative, and most importantly, NOT ORDINARY. Janet's back, and she's just as EXTRAORDINARY as ever! Charlie's back, too, and he's still boring, boring, boring. (At least according to Janet.) So does it seem fair that Charlie gets to go on a fabulous snowboarding vacation in fabulous France, while Janet has to stay at home? Totally, completely, hideously unfair. (At least according to Janet.) But things don't always turn out the way you expect. Now Janet and Charlie in France. Together. It's the adventure of a lifetime, and -- through journal entries, clippings, and hilarious illustrations -- you can come along for the ride!
Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care continues to be a trustworthy source for lactation-specific information and education in a thoroughly updated second edition. Published in association with the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC), it presents the core curriculum required to practice as a beginning lactation consultant in an easy-to-read format. Written by an interdisciplinary team of clinical lactation experts, it reflects the current state of practice and offers evidence-based information regardless of discipline or specialty. The updated Second Edition includes new information on scientific evidence supporting breastfeeding, the biochemistry of human milk, breastfeeding multiplies or a preterm infant, lactation and maternal mental health, breast pathology, and more.
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Seventh Edition is the ultimate reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice and research for lactation consultants and specialists. It contains everything a nurse, lactation consultant, midwife, women’s health nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or Ob/Gyn needs to know about lactation care and science. Topics include placing breastfeeding in its historical context, workplace-related issues, anatomical and biological imperatives of lactation, the prenatal and perinatal periods and concerns during the postpartum period, the mother’s health, sociocultural issues, and more vital information.
In 1833, Rancho Sespe began as a Mexican land grant with 8,881 acres stretching along the Santa Clara River from Piru to Santa Paula. The face of Rancho Sespe is not just the bunkhouse or the family housing that stood on this land; it is, rather, seen in the stories of those who lived and worked on the ranch. Their struggles and triumphs are shared in this book and illustrated with many vintage photographs. The Spaldings developed Rancho Sespe into a very successful ranch for citrus and livestock for over 30 years, and it became a quasi-feudal society as a self-contained working ranch in the 20th century. When the ranch later sold, it ushered in changes for Rancho Sespe to become a part of the modern age, and gone was the worker housing along with other remnants of the past. Many of the families continue to live in the surrounding area generation after generation.
Whether you're looking to save the planet or learn more about your local environment, 30-Second Ecology introduces you to the diversity, behaviours and challenges within our ecosystem. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to ecology is split into 7 chapters that cover: Evolution & Ecology Behavioural Ecology Population Ecology Communities & Landscapes Biomes & Biodiversity Applied Ecology Ecology in a Changing World Plus profiles of notable ecologists, such as Robert H. Macarthur, Rachel Carson and Wangari Maathai. Each topic is summarised in 300 words with one image, helping you understand the subject at great speed. Written by professors and experts from around the world, this book shows us that humans are truly part of this global ecology, not a separate entity from it and our collective actions have far-reaching ramifications on the environment around us. If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Zoology . . .
On The Road To Freedom is a comprehensive resource guide that steers the reader through the process of eliminating debt. Rebecca shares her years of struggling with debt, which eventually led her to seek professional help. By sharing her own story, she hopes to encourage others that they too can overcome the debt trap.Rebecca draws from her personal experience, coupled with her expertise as an accounting professional to combine both practical and spiritual guidance throughout the debt-elimination process and beyond. Among the topics addressed, the reader will receive instruction on how to set goals, avoid pitfalls along the way, share their struggles, take mental breaks and remain free from debt. There are also step-by-step illustrations for personal application. After each chapter, the reader will be asked to journal answers to specific questions related to the preceding chapter.Written in a spirit of light-heartedness and compassion, the reader will be inspired by the journey and ultimate destination.Rebecca has twenty years of experience as an accounting professional. As a consultant she provides tax and accounting solutions to individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. She is a member of various professional associations. She has also served in church ministry in various capacities, including director of new members' orientation, liaison for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and Sunday school teacher."Becky gives personal testimonies and sound financial advice in addressing the issues of God-ordained financial freedom. She writes with clarity and under girds each chapter with Scriptural references. This book will be a blessing to any who read it and to all who apply it." Dr. Maxine Hunt Minister of Christian Education New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church
Everyone enjoys eating out at a favorite restaurant. But who likes waiting for a table or paying inflated prices for a meal? With more than 300 fast and easy recipes, now you can re-create your favorite restaurant dishes and "dine out" in the comfort of your own home! This cookbook includes family-sized portions of favorites like: Chili's Grill & Bar Boneless Buffalo Wings Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak Olive Garden's Minestrone Soup Long John Silver's Fish Tacos T.G.I. Friday's Dragonfire Chicken Cinnabon's Cinnamon Rolls With these tested and verified recipes, The Everything Restaurant Recipes Cookbook will help you make near-identical restaurant meals--and earn rave reviews from family and friends--on a much smaller tab!
Savor the Flavors of New Orleans You can’t keep a great food city down. The jazz is still swinging, the locals are still smiling, and the heart of New Orleans—its restaurants, kitchens, cooks, and the delicious meals they create—is beating stronger than ever before. In Food Lovers’ Guide to New Orleans, seasoned food writers Becky Retz and James Gaffney share the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide. With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to New Orleans is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top New Orleans chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars• Local food lore and kitchen wisdom
George R. Smith borrowed money to buy 337 acres of treeless prairie in 1856, never dreaming the central Missouri town he founded would become the "Queen of the Prairie." He did not foresee his "Sedville," now Sedalia, attracting thousands of tourists through the annual Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival and the Missouri State Fair. Smith did envision another type of visitor--steam engines that streamed through town daily. Smith's passion for the railroad launched Sedalia, and two major railroad shops sustained the city for more than a century. They provided the base for the now flourishing seat of Pettis County. Since Sedalia's official beginning in 1860, countless people have furthered Smith's vision by leaving their distinctive mark on the community. This book celebrates their contributions and shares their stories through more than 225 photographs, many previously unpublished.
Grow as an authentic leader and retain great teachers with Establishing a Lasting Legacy. Built on foundational leadership principles, this book offers practical tools and suggestions that will enhance what you are already doing and recharge your efforts toward making a long-lasting impact on those you serve. Learn how to develop teacher self-efficacy, address retention problems, build positive relationships, and more. Understand why there is a teacher retention problem and ways to provide needed support to educators. Learn how to grow your own leadership skills as well as how to build collective efficacy schoolwide. Discover how to increase transparency, self-efficacy, and trust with staff. Receive reflection questions, prompts, and templates to deepen learning and understanding of the material. Study vignettes, examples, and advice from experienced educators. Contents: Introduction: What Will Be Your Legacy? Chapter 1: Lead Authentically Chapter 2: Develop Teacher Self-Efficacy Chapter 3: Build a School of Collective Efficacy Chapter 4: Build and Rebuild Trust Chapter 5: Listen to Your People Chapter 6: Develop a Shared Vision Conclusion References and Resources Index
2010 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing (New York Public Library) 2012-2013 Show Me Readers Nominee List (Missouri) 2013 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award 2010 Smithsonian Magazine Notable Books for Children Like so many people during the Great Depression of the 1930s, Marshall Loman's dad has lost his job. There's little money, but there are plenty of beans-in fact, Ma cooks them for supper every single night! Beans start looking better when Marshall sees the contest posted in the furniture store window. HOW MANY BEANS ARE IN THE JAR? WIN THIS BRAND NEW SEWING MACHINE! Ma needs that sewing machine-but how can Lomans possibly guess right? Then Marshall remembers something he learned in arithmetic class. Becky Birtha's engaging story, based on her grandmother's memories of Depression years in the African American community, is illustrated by Nicole Tadgell's expressive paintings.
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