DIVThe insightful and heartwarming memoir of one of twentieth-century America’s most celebrated frontier writers/divDIV Dee Brown’s fascinating memoir describes a writer’s evolution—and a time when catching rides on trains or seeing the landing of a Curtiss Jenny airplane were simple and profound pleasures. Brown traces his upbringing in Arkansas in the early 1900s, and the oil boom that hit his tiny town. He writes of how he fell under the spell of books and history, and of his eventual work as a journalist and printer before finding his true love—the American West—which would lead to his penning the classic Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee./divDIV /divDIVWritten with gentle humor and a scholar’s curiosity, When the Century Was Young is a wistful look at youth during a poignant moment in American history./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Dee Brown including rare photos from the author’s personal collection./div
A Young female marrying in to the military life, straight out of High School, not realizing the struggles and obstacles that she would have to face, and had no clue how to go about it. Constant separations causes many of challenges for her, as days, months, and years go by her life constantly seemed to go downhill, decision after decision seem to be the worst chosen choices. Constant frustrations, hurt, pain, heartaches, and frustrations leads to an end that seems to never End. When You get to a point to where you feel like you're about to lose yourself, that's when it's time for you to free your mind, heart, body and sou
FBI agent Dave Richman from Danger in the Shadows is back. He's about to meet Kate O'Malley, and his life will never be the same. She's a hostage negotiator. He protects people. He's about to find out that falling in love with a hostage negotiator is one thing, but keeping her safe is another! Introducing the O'Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who have made the choice to become a loyal and committed family. They have chosen their own surname, O'Malley, and have stood by each other through moments of joy and heartache. Their stories are told in CBA best-selling, inspirational romantic suspense novels that rock your heart and restore strength and hope to your spirit.
Since his untimely death on June 29, 1978, Bob Crane's unofficial biography has become akin to a broken record. Like a skip in the acetate, his murder and the scandal that grew from it have been the repeated focus of attention, to the exclusion of nearly everything else. Over time, the line between fact and fiction blurred, and his life story became distorted. All perspective on Bob Crane as a human being was lost, and he became nothing more than a two-dimensional cartoon character without depth, dimension, or definition.Now, nearly two hundred people who knew the Hogan's Heroes star personally and better than most--family; friends as far back as elementary school; colleagues in radio, television, theatre, and film; and the man who was helping him battle and overcome his addiction, Reverend Edward Beck--have spoken out on Bob Crane's behalf, and in many instances, for the first time. Within the pages of this book, they share their memories and thoughts about a man whom they knew as an exceptional and talented musician, a genius in radio, a sharp-witted comedian, a gifted actor and director, a man driven to success, a doting and loving father, a loyal friend, and a kind and gentle spirit with a sunny personality--a man who, while not perfect, was vastly different from how he has been presented over the decades.Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography balances the scales and sets the record straight, providing a full and complete history of Bob Crane, clarifying who he really was--and maybe just as importantly, who he was not.
You can develop your observational, analytical, visual, and critical thinking skills, and have fun doing it! Start with your own natural curiosity, knowledge, and insights, then, by using a small and familiar data set, you will learn how to: • observe a data set • extract the information you need • use the information to solve puzzles and problems By following the clear, step-by-step instructions and doing the fun challenges, you will soon be a master problem solver! Then take your new thinking skills with you into just about any situation. You will grow in confidence and increase your ability to learn new skills that will benefit you for a lifetime. That’s the joy of thinking!
Buat Rie, mengidap kanker itu kutukan. Daripada berjuang menahan sakitnya proses pengobatan, dia mempertimbangkan pilihan lain. Karena toh kalau akhirnya akan mati, kenapa harus menunggu lama? Saat memutuskan untuk melompat dari atap gedung apartemen, tiba-tiba ada cowok ganteng berseru dan menghentikan langkah Rie di tepian. Rie mengira cowok itu, Bree, ingin berlagak pahlawan dengan menghalangi niatnya, tapi ternyata dia punya niat yang sama dengan Rie di atap itu. Mereka pun sepakat untuk melakukannya bersama-sama. Jika masuk ke dunia kematian berdua, mungkin semua jadi terasa lebih baik. Tetapi, sebelum itu, mereka setuju membantu menyelesaikan “utang” satu sama lain, melihat kegelapan hidup masing-masing… Namun, saat Rie mulai mempertanyakan keinginannya untuk mati, Bree malah kehilangan satu-satunya harapan hidup.
Stuck at home caring for her severely depressed mother and abandoned by her father, Mazzy has only the day-to-day dramas of her neighborhood to keep her busy. But between flirting with the boy next door and worrying about the fact that she's flat-chested, Mazzy has to face the fact that her mom is emotionally paralyzed by a family tragedy. As readers delve into the story, they'll eventually discover what it was that tore Mazzy's family apart, and they'll see what it takes to put it back together. Despite its serious subject matter, Mazzy brings humor to the trying age of adolescence and gives readers just the kind of awkward, troubled, and endearing character they will gladly embrace.
Abducted by young African-American Victor Hartley in the middle of a riot, aspiring writer Paul Soloway becomes a reluctant hero at the center of a racial maelstrom. By the author of The Liberty Campaign.
A fascinating history of women on America’s western frontier by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Popular culture has taught us to picture the Old West as a land of men, whether it’s the lone hero on horseback or crowds of card players in a rough-and-tumble saloon. But the taming of the frontier involved plenty of women, too—and this book tells their stories. At first, female pioneers were indeed rare—when the town of Denver was founded in 1859, there were only five women among a population of almost a thousand. But the adventurers arrived, slowly but surely. There was Frances Grummond, a sheltered Southern girl who married a Yankee and traveled with him out west, only to lose him in a massacre. Esther Morris, a dignified middle-aged lady, held a tea party in South Pass City, Wyoming, that would play a role in the long, slow battle for women’s suffrage. Josephine Meeker, an Oberlin College graduate, was determined to educate the Colorado Indians—but was captured by the Ute. And young Virginia Reed, only thirteen, set out for California as part of a group that would become known as the Donner Party. With tales of notables such as Elizabeth Custer, Carry Nation, and Lola Montez, this social history touches upon many familiar topics—from the early Mormons to the gold rush to the dawn of the railroads—with a new perspective. This enlightening and entertaining book goes beyond characters like Calamity Jane to reveal the true diversity of the great western migration of the nineteenth century. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dee Brown including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
Remind your girl(s) how important she is in this world. Here is her own special journal where she can keep track of important dates, thoughts, ideas etc. that she has. Positive journals help build internal strength and confidence in moving forward in her life. It is the perfect gift for the girl who loves to write and doodle. Its a safe, happy, secure place for her to express her creativity. This journal makes a fantastic gift for the young girl in your life. 7" x 10"; white paper; 93 pages
Transition planning for young people with special educational needs is a crucial but often overlooked element of social inclusion. While there is now considerable official guidance on how to manage the school leaving process for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, little is known about how to make effective transitions happen in practice. This book supports the transition experiences of young people with a range of special educational needs. The book: Provides insights into the experiences and perspectives of young people, their parents or carers and the professionals who support them during the transition period Explores influences on the decision-making processes and the involvement of young people and their parents or carers Suggests practical ways in which young people and their families and carers can be supported during the transition to adulthood. This is essential reading for Education students, teachers, headteachers, careers guidance and pastoral care personnel, parents or carers and educational psychologists.
That Bird Is A Nerd is a bright and colorful, imaginative story in rhyming lines, which is intended to capture the attention of young children as the book is read to them. The book is also a good book for early readers, with relatively easy words and a story that encourages new readers to participate. The engaging illustrations in the book were created by Kim Clarice Smith. Kim is the Authors niece, and she has an undergraduate degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Through her interaction with young nephews and nieces in the Smith family, who could not yet make the full sound of her name, Clarice became affectionately known as Ree. Thus, this book came to be through the collaboration of an uncle and a niece, Doctor Dee and Ree. Finally, this book is intended to bring many pleasurable experiences between adults and the children around them, as they read and laugh together. We sincerely hope you enjoy reading That Bird Is A Nerd !
My spiritual experiences actually began when I was in high school. I was young and very naive. I didn't know what these experiences were and never discussed it with anyone. At 32 I was totally un-prepared for my encounter with God. It changed my life! In September of 1985 I began feeling a spiritual presence. This presence is still with me today and its ongoing 24/7. During these years I learned many things about life. Throughout the ages man has wondered many things. Why are we here? Where did God come from? How did all life begin? Did it take millions of years for this world to come about or did God create it in 6 days? Is heaven what we have made it out to be? These and many more questions are now finally answered.
The #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life collects astonishing true stories of children who vividly remember heaven—from the time before they were born. Thought-provoking accounts of past lives, telepathic communication, and dialogues with the Divine and the deceased—for fans of Heaven is for Real Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and co-author Dee Garnes had often talked about how the ones who know the most about God are those who have just recently been wrapped in the arms of the Divine, our infants and toddlers. In fact, Dee had an interaction with her own young son that convinced her of this. Curious about this phenomenon, Wayne and Dee decided to issue an invitation to parents all over the world to share their experiences. The overwhelming response they received prompted them to put together this book, which includes the most interesting and illuminating of these stories in which very young children speak about their remembrances before they were born. It seems that infants and toddlers often arrive here with memories of their lifetimes in the spirit world and frequently provide evidence of this to their immediate families. They tell of dialogues with God, give evidence that they themselves had a hand in picking their own parents, speak about long-deceased family members they knew while in the dimension of Spirit, verify past-life recollections, and speak eloquently and accurately of a kind of Divine love that exists beyond this physical realm--and even of times when telepathic communication took place, as well as the ability to decide just when they would come here to Earth. This fascinating book encourages parents and grandparents to take a much more active role in communicating with their new arrivals . . . and to realize that there is far more to this earthly experience than what we perceive with our five senses.
On the night of a middle school dance, excitement yields to complications for seven students, some who perform with their rock band, some who attend, and some who have other obligations.
This book tells the story of a young woman who grew up in a poor, single parent home, surrounded by drugs, violence, and welfare recipients. K'Dee was known to be smart, academically, but the question was: Did she have common sense? K'Dee has always aspired to have the finer things; however, life had a different plan. At a young age, she ran from her problems until she built up the courage to face them head on with prayer, perseverance, and persistence. If you want to know how she survived the pain, hurt, and agony of an abusive marriage, managed a family while moving ten times in one year, overcame depression, coped with the death of her mother, battled her own illness, and conquered love, while chasing her dreams...it's all here! Through it all, people wondered how she could wear a smile on her face, dress like a millionaire, and still be thankful to God. Through all that K’Dee was challenged with, she came out on the other side of life with self-esteem, expectations and standards as high as Mount Everest. This humorous, yet serious self-examination of K’Dee’s life is no exception to the hard work she produces.
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