The authors of the wildly popular blog, At the Picket Fence, Heather and Vanessa share their inspiration, struggles, faith, and encouragement to women who, just like themselves, want a warm, God-centered, joy-filled life. Meditations, photographs, and simple, budget-friendly home décor tips and recipes are woven throughout Life In Season to help you celebrate the moments that fill your home, heart, and faith. Their easy-to-follow style and real-life stories prove that you don't need to consider yourself creative to create a home you will love.
How did the bright red poppy that we all wear in November become Canada's symbol of honouring those who fought for our freedom on Remembrance Day? Moving text coupled with stunning illustrations by Governor General's Award-winning artist Ron Lightburn explain the symbolism behind the poppy. A bonus for teachers is the five-page spread all about the poem, "In Flanders Fields," Canada's wartime and peacekeeping endeavours, and the adoption of the poppy as our Remembrance Day emblem.
Close your email. Turn off the TV. Settle down and get ready for the Maximum Thrill. Edited by James Patterson, this blockbuster anthology features stories by your favourite crime and thriller authors that will keep you entertained for hours. Featuring the world's best crime and thriller authors, Maximum Thrill is the ultimate collection of short stories edited by James Patterson. Providing heart-stopping suspense, these 28 stories will reunite you with Jeffery Deaver's tale of international terrorism, Lisa Jackson's dysfunctional family, Allison Brennan's Lucy Kincaid on holiday, Roxanne St. Claire's 'bullet catcher' bodyguard and Lee Child's pitch-perfect short story. Also featuring, Steve Berry, Heather Graham, Gregg Hurwitz, Alex Kava, Eric Van Lustbader, James Rollins, M. J. Rose, James Siegel, Mariah Stewart, R.L. Stine, Carla Neggers, Joan Johnston, Andrea Kane, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Cindy Gerard, J.T. Ellison, Brenda Novak, Julie Kenner, and Alexandra Sokoloff.
In this wonderful new book, Canada's most spectacular natural and man-made features are celebrated in 30 striking photographs, all shot from above. This unique perspective will surprise and educate young readers who have never seen Canada quite like this!These breathtaking images are in full-colour, and their subject matter includes an old-growth forest in B.C., the Manicouagan crater in Quebec, Fort Prince of Wales in Manitoba, the Horseshoe Falls in Ontario, a beluga migration in Nunavut - and many more! Every province and territory is represented, and each photo is enhanced by fascinating background information.
A collection of thirty tales of suspense features contributions from Heather Graham, Lincoln Child, Denise Hamilton, Michael Palmer, Douglas Preston, Alex Kava, Michael Palmer, and John Lescroart.
Payday loan usage and regulation is an important and timely policy topic in the United States. When consumers need small short-term loans they do not always, and sometimes cannot, turn to banks. Millions of consumers each year turn to alternative financial institutions, such as payday loan businesses, for these small short-term loans. These loans are easier for asset limited, income constrained, employed (ALICE) consumers to obtain than traditional bank loans because the only collateral they require is a post-dated check. This lack of collateral can come at a high price, with payday loan interest rates that exceed 400%. Consumers often have to renew a loan multiple times accruing additional fees. To protect consumers numerous states are either banning payday loans or instituting heavy regulations on the industry. This protection of consumers is driven in part by the belief that the payday loan industry is taking advantage of vulnerable consumers by charging them high interest rates and large fees. Another view is that payday loan consumers are making a rational choice, amongst imperfect alternatives, that works best for them. In order for policy makers to make effective policy regarding the payday loan industry it is important to understand why consumers are choosing this alternative to traditional banking institutions. The study found that ALICE consumers access payday loans at higher rates than other consumers and choose payday loans over banks loans for different reasons than those in other income groups. The study shows that using the loan for luxury items or gifts affect ALICE consumer’s reasons for choosing to obtain a payday loan but was not significant for lower income groups.
Fifteen holiday crafts inspired by the pioneers with step-by-step instructions. Children learn how to make cookie ornaments, festive crackers, jolly jumping jacks, writing paper and more" Cf. Our choice, 2000.
Hey, This is me... Heather Marie sharing the mistakes I've made in my life. The ups and the downs the laughter and the frowns. This is my second edition of my memoirs. When you read the first, you too will see how far God has brought me. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm on my way, and having a personal relationship with God always saves the day! Everyone needs to get to know God for themselves, and not for anyone else. We came in this world by ourselves and we're leaving the same way. Why not get closer to the One who created you today. With God by your side, there's nothing you can't do. Put God first, and He'll show you!. I'm no prophet, evangelist, or preacher but if you want to give me a title I'll be a teacher. And my class is, Building your relationship with God 101. If reading my struggles brings anyone closer to our Creator, I will do cartwheels and jump for joy sooner than later. I can't thank you enough for taking the time out of your busy day to read what I have to say. #blessingscomingyourway
What do people think it’s like living with an over-sexed, ginger pumpkin, two mad humans and a cast of feline misfits?Forget about caring cats and hero cats; Evie is a bad cat with a bad cat’s view of life. She is small, smart and black and lived wild until she was caught by the lumpy old cat rescuer who ended up adopting her. Evie’s Diary reveals her contempt for her fellow felines and for her humans, the Earth Mother and Poor Roger, who are no match for Evie’s manipulative little brain. Evie finds herself living with a weird array of felines, including Benjamin Wobble, a porky ginger boy with mobility problems, Bella, a Persian resembling a hairy beetroot and the ancient, fur-covered coathanger, Bonnie Bun-Bun. Evie has harsh things to say about these creepy cats that suck up to the humans in return for goodies and cuddles, but has a grudging admiration for the wild cats that rampage around the garden. The Earth Mother is involved in rescuing unwanted cats and kittens on behalf of the local Cats Protection Branch and Evie delights in tormenting the numerous waifs and strays. Occasionally, she is impressed by the appalling behaviour of these temporary residents, such as Frank, the blue-eyed vandal that imprisons the Earth Mother in the garage, and Griselda, the gorgeous girl that specialises in remodelling people’s faces. The real worry, of course, is the power exercised by such a dreadful cat over the Earth Mother and Poor Roger, proving once and for all that humans are well down the pecking order and should just be grateful that cats like Evie condescend to share their lives...Evie’s Diary is a humorous work of adult fiction, narrated from a rescue cat’s point of view, that will appeal to feline lovers everywhere. Author Heather Cook has been inspired by James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small.
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