Janet Craig is a seasoned writer for many magazines and various organizations with columns and articles both in the United States and internationally. She began writing her collection of stories twenty-three years ago. They have been in a manila folder safely tucked away in storage waiting to be shared with her readers. I THINK I'LL TAKE THE SALAD is her first book to be published as she has been patiently waiting for the right time. THIS is the TIME. She compares life to food in a unique way that is simple, and very explainable. She shares her life experiences as a young bride who quickly and desperately became a victim of abuse and the mother and protector of a young child. She shares her broken promises after many years of trying to "make" it work. Living with anxiety and fear in an abusive marriage she fought for herself and daughter a better life. Her style of writing is not from her head, but straight from her heart. Her story is very relatable to many women in today's world. She illustrates how determined a person can be to survive, make a better life for yourself and loved ones and become a better person rather than a bitter one. Speak up and speak out!
Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, social life and customs, state events and attractions, and notable people of Nevada.
Unlike other animals, which are born with strong instincts, we humans must learn how to live sociallyand we learn from the people around us. As a result, were closely linked to the community were raised in. Our daily lives and identities are affected by the common experiences shared with the people in our community. We learn the communitys values, history, and rules. When we become part of a community, it becomes part of us. Citizenship is the state of being an active, engaged, and productive member of a community. As citizens, we get certain rights, but also certain responsibilities. To be good citizens, we must live up to these responsibilities. Thats because we share our future with the other individuals in our community. Our actions affect them, and theirs affect us. A community can only grow and flourish through time if good citizens do their best to improve it. We all have a sense of right and wrong, but we dont always follow our better judgmentsgood citizens must also live ethically, or morally. Whenever we decide not to live ethically, we risk hurting the people around us and ourselves. Being a good citizen has immediate rewards. Ethical living and good citizenship can improve your academic and social success, your happiness and quality of life, and your future prospects for professional success. By being good citizens and living ethically, we encourage others to do the same. This book provides ten tips on how to be a good citizen and live ethicallyethics 101, consider the consequences of your actions, be a good neighbor, take every opportunity to make friends, be respectful, obey the law, know and stand up for your rights, know your rights, stay informed, and get involved. The book also provides reasons why readers should care, and how they will benefit their community and self by being a good citizen and living ethically.
Miss Unity loves to go on adventures, so she wakes Sparkly Dragon. Today, Miss Unity wants to learn more about angel signs and numbers. Sparkly Dragon is happy to help, but they must first give Miss Unity wings so she can visit the Staircase of Light, which leads straight to heaven. Poor Miss Unity is scared to use her new wings, but Sparkly Dragon is a good guardian angel and holds her hand. The first step is step number zero, and here, Miss Unity learns about God, her heavenly hero. Step number one is all about bright ideas, while step number two is about relationships. The learning continues all the way to step number nine, after which Miss Unity must go home! Miss Unity and the Sparkly Dragon is a story that teaches children about the numbers zero through nine and what they mean as heavenly signs. It is fun but also educational, guiding little ones on the path to spirituality.
Malnutrition due to hunger is the number one risk to human health worldwidegreater than malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis combined. Readers learn how, worldwide, 70 percent of all freshwater is used for agriculture as well as many other facts. During a drought, people cant get access to water, and food production suffers. One billion people in the world do not have access to safe water. Half of the worlds hospitalizations are because of water-related diseases. Approximately one and a half million children die every year from water-borne diseases. Food production and water supplies are inseparably linked to the climate, and the Earths climate is changing. Droughts used to occur every six to eight years in East Africa, but now they occur every one or two years. The average temperature in the United States has risen 2º F in the past 50 years, and it continues to rise. The coming changes are threatening our food and water supplieshigher temperatures and unpredictable rainfall will cause more drought and famine. Global stability and millions of lives are at stakeand were responsible. Human activities like industry, agriculture, transportation, and deforestation are causing global warming and climate change. The brightest minds are working on ways to slow the effects of climate change, limit its impact, and adapt to the unavoidable changes that are on the way. International cooperation has made it possible to begin saving different seed types in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, as a final safety net against global famine and food extinction. As of May 2010, the vault held samples of 526,000 unique crop varieties. Engineers are also perfecting methods to conserve water, such as special water tanks that harvest rain. And there are many promising innovations just around the corner, like artificial trees that absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Various cutting-edge green energy and construction, geoengineering, bioengineering, agricultural, hydrological, and conservation technologies and practices are discussed, as are the latest government regulations and international treaties and initiatives. What the reader can do to support and further these efforts at home, school, and around town are is also outlined in this beneficial resource. All of these and many more promising technologies, intriguing breakthroughs, and proactive strategies are examined in this volume, which ultimately provides readers with a sense of hope, cautious optimism, and an urgent call to arms, and it continues to rise.
After being to the Staircase of Light, Miss Unity wants to know what is above step number nine. So Sparkly Dragon takes her on another adventure to the heavenly realm where she meets the legion of angels. This time they fly high above the staircase and one by one the Archangels come to guide their way. When they get to heaven, God makes a special appearance to brighten their day. She even sees God’s house and the rainbow bridge. But Miss Unity does not get home on time to hear her breakfast bell chime. Will she get into trouble with her Mum? Find out what happens! Miss Unity and the Sparkly Dragon is a story that teaches children about the role of the different Archangels and how each of them can help us. It also educates children about their forever home in heaven, providing hope about the future.
In 1827, Betsy Ross remembers the day in 1776 when George Washington came to her upholstery shop to ask for help with designing and making an American flag.
Miss Unity is determined to go to God’s house. She wakes Sparkly Dragon, who explains to her that she must first take the heavenly vow. Poor Miss Unity is confused about this vow, so Sparkly Dragon explains it to her. When Miss Unity wants to learn more, they ask Mum can they go for a walk. On the way to the park, Miss Unity barks at the big dog, and there her learning begins. When they get to the beach, they see cherubs in the sky with words all about love written on a scroll. Then Jesus comes to help Miss Unity take the heavenly vow. But Jesus disappears, and they must be home for lunch before one. What happens next? Miss Unity and the Sparkly Dragon is a story that teaches children about the true meaning of love and its many ways. It is a mystical adventure, educating little ones about how they can get their place in God’s house.
The numerous legal, moral, and social threats on the horizon in America have caused many Christians to wonder whether they can truly make a difference. Contrary to some current voices that have called for retreat, Janet and Craig Parshall explain why Christians must engage the culture as never before in order to fulfill the whole mission of the church. In The Light in the City, the Parshalls help readers understand the biblical basis for the need for Christians to be actively involved in the formation of public policy. Issues addressed in this book are as current as tabloid headlines. The Light in the City not only gives a biblical and historical basis for Christian involvement, but it also provides practical strategies and personal testimonies of encouragement.
Little Miss Unity is lost! She wandered away from her Mum and can’t find her way home. Luckily, Sparkly Dragon appears. He is her very own guardian angel. Sparkly Dragon explains there are lots of angels in the universe, and they protect us every day, even when we can’t see them. Sparkly Dragon teaches Miss Unity to follow the signs from her angels in heaven. First, Miss Unity sees a blue flash of light and then, a feather, which are both signs that her angels are close. She is well on her way to finding her way home to her Mum and chicken tea. Miss Unity and the Sparkly Dragon teaches children they are not alone, even when they feel scared or lost. Miss Unity’s story continues in a series of books that answer questions children might have about the realm of the unseen.
After the Boston Massacre, Nathan Mackenzie, a young lawyer, and his mentor, John Adams are pulled into defending British soldiers. Nathan is pro-indpendence, but his minister brother Edward remains loyal to the British government. When their younger brother Robby, a radical patriot, is arrested and sentenced to hang, Edward and Nathan both struggle with their respective loyalties and consider how they should act.
Language Development: Variety of Texts aids students in approaching different types of text, from articles, to fiction, to poetry. Curriculum-correlated activities help learners recognize different writing styles, understand what they are reading, and think critically about writing, and pre- and post-assessments aid teachers in individualizing instruction, diagnosing the areas where students are struggling, and measuring achievement, and support standards.
When Fire Fighter Fred comes to school for a visit children learn basic fire safety rules, they explore a tire truck and they show exactly what to do during a fire drill. Color illustrations.
The Parshalls blend fascinating storytelling, excellent research, and a passion for the early 1600s in this exciting follow-up to "Crown of Fire." Two brothers, set apart in body and heart, search for common ground and forgiveness.
Language Development: Variety of Texts aids students in approaching different types of text, from articles, to fiction, to poetry. Curriculum-correlated activities help learners recognize different writing styles, understand what they are reading, and think critically about writing, and pre- and post-assessments aid teachers in individualizing instruction, diagnosing the areas where students are struggling, and measuring achievement, and support standards.
Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #58. This issue kicks off our Halloween celebrations with a holiday-inspired tale. An incomplete draft of “Had a Wife...” was found in Janet Fox’s papers following her death, and I completed it. I hope you enjoy it. Keeping up the fantasy theme, we have a powerful tale by Craig Laurance Gidney inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell (selected by our acquiring editor Cynthia Ward). Our other acquiring editors have been busy, too—Michael Bracken presents an original mystery by the talented Kaye George (in which an ancient cave painting holds a clue to a murder), and Barb Goffman presents a tale by Sherry Harris, in which Stew Davis finds himself walking a dusty road in Who Knows Where, Wyoming after his car is stolen.. On the mystery front, we have our ever-puzzle solve-it-yourself story from Hal Charles, plus a pair of historical novels—one by Frank C. Robertson (it’s a mystery-western) and one by John T. McIntyre (set near the turn of the 20th century in New York City).. For our fantasy and science fiction readers, we have the first Darby O’Gill story (most famously filmed by Walt Disney), plus a pair of vintage pulp novellas by Fletcher Pratt and Murray Leinster. Fun stuff!. Here’s the complete lineup:. Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Discovery,” by Kaye George [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Nothing to Sneeze At,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Last Chance Lost,” by Sherry Harris [Barb Goffman Presents short story] The Boss of the Double E, by Frank C. Robertson [novel] In the Dead of Night, by John T. McIntyre [novel]. Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Maeve’s Quilt” by Craig Laurance Gidney [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Had a Wife…” by Janet Fox and John Gregory Betancourt [short story] “Darby O’Gill and the Good People,” by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh [short story] “Potemkin Village,” by Fletcher Pratt [short novel] “The Boomerang Circuit,” by Murray Leinster [short novel]
Muffy and Fluffy, twin kittens who do not think alike, have trouble agreeing on anything until they discover that it is fun to take turns making choices.
Mouse friends Jen and Ken have an accident that spoils the Valentine's Day surprises they have made for each other, but they soon find other ways to celebrate together.
As members of a large family give each other hugs, the reader sees the many meanings a hug can have, such as "Feel better," "Goodbye," "I'm sorry" or "I love you.
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