Alex Smith and his eight personalities were trapped in a world of unfathomable evil...until he entered the "magic castle" and found the key to his freedom. When Carole Smith and her husband decided to take in a foster child that no one else would have, they knew ten-year-old Alex would be difficult. But nothing had prepared them for the unruly, self-destructive boy who stormed into their lives. Alone with Alex during the day, Carole was baffled by his infantile tantrums and violent, self-hating behaviors. Exasperated, she tried relating to him as the two-year-old he appeared to be, and finally, a door to Alex's mind began to open. With the help of psychiatrist Dr. Steven Kingsbury, Alex's tormented mind revealed a host of personalities, each born in a horrifying episode of Alex's past-- each carrying a memory too powerful for his conscious mind to handle. As the personalities came forth in the safety of Alex's inner, secret castle, they unleashed stories of abandonment, brainwashing, and sexual abuse by those Alex trusted the most. In The Magic Castle, here is a fascinating true story of the human mind; of innocence shattered by inhuman cruelty; and ultimately of love's power to transform fragments into wholeness-- tragedy into triumph.
Slurp is an adventurous, speedy snail. He's stuck in a slow moving world with the desire to be more than he was created to be. This book tracks Slurp's determination to step out of his mold and ignore his own limitations and traditions. He bravely faces adversity and forges on to finally live his dream.
Everyone has a divine destiny or some might say, "It's your calling." Recapturing Your Divine Destiiny is a timely message when so many people are facing economic hard times. Many losing their jobs or dissatified with where their going. It's a great time to seek God for the answers and search your heat and surrender to the will of our Heavenly Father. God maybe calling you to something higher something bigger than yourself. I want to encourage others to step out in faith to reach their divine calling in life. It can be done through faith and courage and determination.
Sure, you know America got started when some folks came to Jamestown from England. You know those folks came searching for gold and other untold treasures. You know those folks were looking for a shortcut to the Orient. You know some of those folks came because they wanted to, and others came because they were told to come. But DID YOU KNOW... Colonial kids either had to find or make their own toys? One of the Jamestown settlers may have been a cannibal? Christopher Newport, a captain of one of the ships, only had one arm? When Haley's Comet crossed the sky before the journey overseas began it was considered bad luck? John Smith became an explosives expert by reading books? ...In the first years at Jamestown, colonists faced a one in seven chance of staying alive! ...The colonists saved their ear wax for the tailors to use to thread their needles? ...The colonists mostly buried folks naked so they could reuse the dead's clothing?
Whether you are applying for a job or in conversation with someone new, you will probably be asked about your hobbies and interests. Having penned two books about travelling and work, I thought I should complete the trilogy by confessing to some of the slightly odd things I have done for fun. These include cycling, which didn't end well: "What was intended to be a stylish wheelie manoeuvre across the loose gravel turned into more of a flying circus demonstration." You will also discover much about outdoor exploits, including caving, climbing, and long-distance walking. Travelling for pleasure has its tribulations, too. When the receptionist of the Italian motoring organisation exclaimed, 'Pronto! Pronto!' our friend responded, 'I'm going as fast as possible!' As the tension levels rose higher and higher, it soon became evident that pronto means hello! Here, you will have another opportunity to read a light-hearted book about all the things I forgot to tell you in TravelWorks and HomeWorks!
Four children visit Historic Jamestown for the 400th anniversary celebration where they encounter history, mystery, legend, and lore and have fun while solving a fascinating mystery!
This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.
Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa travel to Jamestown, Virginia and learn that "founding" a new nation is no easy task! During Jamestown's Quadricentennial Celebration, there's plenty of history, mystery, legend, lore, lost bones, and more! Joe the archaeologist is accused of stealing priceless "Skeletal remains." Curious clues lead the kids on a whirlwind chase from Jamestown to Williamsburg to Yorktown. Christina and Grant meet Pocahontas and Captain John Smith! They get lost in the creepy woods! And, they acquire an adorable new pet who will be part of all the future books in the super Carole Marsh Mysteries! But in the meantime, Christina asks, "Who's bone IS this?!" LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Jamestown history Š Powhatan Indian Village Š Archaeologist Š First Colonies history Š Archaerium Š The Susan Constant, boat Š Hominy Š Yehakin, Indian house Š Williamsburg history Š Revolutionary War history Š The Founding Fathers. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.7 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 110075 Lexile Measure: 690 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40
This instructor's edition of a vocabulary textbook for college students, who read at the fifth to eighth grade level, features 25 chapters and teaches 250 basic words. The first and third chapters in each unit contain word-part practices. The second and fourth chapters in each unit contain synonym-antonym practices. The book's last chapter in each unit contains an analogy practice, review, and test. Also included is an answer key, a section on dictionary use, and a word list. The student edition is identical to the instructor's edition except that answers are not provided. (CR)
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