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Rosie is a feisty redheaded thirteen-year-old who isn't afraid to speak her mind. When her police officer grandma hooks her into going on a treasure hunt in the mountains of California to find the treasure of the three nuns, she isn't thrilled. She would much rather spend her summer at home, indoors, with the company of her trusty canine companion, Mutt. Grams's friend Pete and his sons Dan and Mike joined her and Rosie on their adventure. Rosie soon finds herself enjoying the new company and looking forward to each new day of treasure hunting. When Rosie learns that an escaped convict from the Arizona state prison is in their area, she imagines him lurking behind every rock, just waiting to capture a feisty redhead. Grams and her new friends assure her they have nothing to fear, but Rosie isn't convinced. Will Rosie's fears prove to be all for naught? Will Rosie and company find the treasure of the three nuns? Join Rosie on her exciting treasure hunt to find out!
This book provides exciting and various ways to incorporate pins into any lesson you are teaching. 50 ways to use pins lets the students be physically active while experiencing a whole new way of learning using only pins. This book contains activities, games, fitness routines, warm-ups, sport specifics, and basic skills that can be incorporated into any physical education unit using pins. The activities cover things like muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Change the way you teach, be creative, and get pinned with all this book has to offer.
A powerful coming-of-age novel about a twenty-something Black musician living in predominantly white Portland, Oregon, playing in a rock band on the verge of success while struggling with racism, romance, and the legacy of his strict religious upbringing. Julian Strickland is seemingly the lone Black man in the hipster dreamland of Portland, Oregon. To his friends, he’s the coolest member of the scene: the soulful drummer from Chicago in an indie rock band that’s just about to break through. But to himself, he’s a sheltered Christian homeschool kid who used to write book reports on Leviticus. A virgin until the night of his marriage, divorced at twenty-four, he’s still in disarray two years later—pretending to fit in, wondering if any of his relationships are real, estranged from his family, and struggling to reconcile his relationship with God. Then he meets Ida Blair, a Black painter at the start of a promising career. They begin a tentative relationship, and Ida seems to offer Julian relief from his confusion. But suddenly she stops responding to his texts. Things only get worse when Julian’s best friend mysteriously turns on him, his house burns down, and the band considers breaking up on the eve of their most important show yet. It seems the only thing Julian has left—the only thing he’s ever had, really—is the weight he is carrying. Jeff Boyd’s beguiling first novel is a piercing exploration of faith, racial identity, love, and friendship—woven of acid humor, disarming vulnerability, and unforgettable poignance.
QUOTES PLUS: A Book of Quotes & Thoughts of a Deep Thinker Plus True Short Stories By: Dr. Neenah Boyd QUOTES ARE a dime a dozen. They uplift, inspire, and encourage. They change a person’s perspectives and enlighten. Reading a quote can affirm previous thoughts or offer a new look at a situation. Some quotes can have an opposite effect that disproves a previous thought, which can be healthy. EACH QUOTE or thought in QUOTES PLUS: A Book of Quotes & Thoughts of a Deep Thinker Plus True Short Stories has a companion quote or thought on the next line. Some are brief, memorable, and easily quotable. Two true short stories follow the quotes and thoughts. One is about a thank-you letter sent to the author by His Royal Highness, Prince Charles of Wales. The other is about the replica of Noah’s Ark in Kentucky, USA. The entire book of quotes, thoughts, and short stories are originals and come from the author’s depth of education, professional life of thirty years as a Speech/Language Pathologist with a niche working with gifted junior high students, extensive Jewish and Christian theology, practice of the 613 commandments, and leadership thereof; as well as business world experience as the Founder, CEO/CFO of a humanitarian nonprofit, and roles in Toastmasters International, which is the organization that helps adults improve their public speaking and leadership skills. THE AUTHOR believes everyone can be more successful than they are with the right tools and inspiration. The short stories are loaded with inspiration that will leave the reader highly encouraged. This book was written so that the contents would be widely quoted, shared, given as gifts, used to bolster articles, research papers, etc. Cover design and photos were done by the author’s fantastic husband and greatest supporter, William Boyd.
The essential, step-by-step surgical guide on reconstructive flaps for head and facial defects Often referred to as the mirror of the soul, the face is indelibly entwined with a person's appearance and personality. This presents a particular challenge when reconstructive surgery is required. The goal of every reconstructive surgeon is to repair damage as inconspicuously as possible with minimal scarring while restoring prior function. Jackson's Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Third Edition by renowned plastic surgeons Peter C. Neligan, J. Brian Boyd, and David Mathes honors the two widely acclaimed prior editions of this landmark resource by the late master plastic surgeon, educator, and prolific author Ian T. Jackson. The new edition features updated and streamlined content, simplified references, colorized illustrations, and procedural videos. The book includes nine chapters, starting with two foundational chapters that discuss the advantages of local flaps, skin biomechanics, surgical planning, principles of skin and soft tissue movement, the utility of Burow's triangles, and use of diverse flaps, followed by patient management. Each of the procedural chapters focuses on a specific area, with step-by-step reconstruction techniques for the scalp, forehead, eyelids, nasal area, cheeks, ears, and lips. The reader-friendly book provides plastic surgeons of all levels with a simple yet elegant approach to managing reconstructive problems commonly encountered in practice. Key Highlights Firsthand pearls on recently introduced flaps including perforator and propeller Each procedural chapter includes discussion of impacted anatomy and aesthetics, imaging, different types of flaps, challenges, surgical pearls, and summary tables for quick review Abundant illustrations and operative photos depict step-by-step solutions for reconstructive challenges of the head and neck Twenty-two high-quality surgical videos provide visual insights on how to treat specific defects using a diverse spectrum of flap techniques All aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons will benefit from consulting this invaluable, reader-friendly resource for daily practice based on the beloved classic.
A wise pot scrubber; an assignation; a teacher's nightmare; a love story; survival in Vietnam; a mad obsession; a chandelier; a secret; a Holocaust survivor's revenge; a lost letter; a dog's loyalty; a mouse's tail; the last lamplighter in Edinburgh, Scotland ... Creative Writer's Notebook presents the winners and honorable mention short stories from its 2009 Short Story Competition. Immerse yourself in an evening of pleasure reading-reading as you used to do. Experience the joys of mystery, romance, adventure, horror, humor and fun - all from the creative minds of these talented writers.
This book contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature.
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