This holiday themed release offers five religiously themed stories about Christmas, offering lessons about life and spirituality. Among the stories offered in the program are Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, Don't Forget the Baby Jesus, The Christmas Tree, Dear Santa, and The First Christmas. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
The Moon Sister Mysteries By: Karen Carlson No one knows where they got the nickname, Moon Sisters, but what everyone does know is that Maisy and Millie are two exceptional Basset Hounds. They have many surprising skills, but what they are best at is solving mysteries. They are at their happiest when they get to use their skills to help others. In The Case of the Lost Puppy, Maisy and Millie—along with the help of some good friends—try to solve the mystery of a puppy who has gone missing. Are these Moon Sisters up to the challenge? Tag along with them as they follow the scent in The Moon Sister Mysteries: The Case of the Lost Puppy.
The #1 killer of women in this country, heart disease takes the lives of half a million women every year. This book brings the risks and realities of cardiovascular disease in women into focus, clarifying the differences in the disease between men and women and taking a look at its causes, treatment, and prevention. 20 illustrations. 2 tables.
Inspired by Karen L. Carlson's complicated pregnancy, Trust Me, My Child is an inspiring poem about having faith that God's grace is sufficient for all of His children. Through the simplicity of her daughter playing in a mud puddle, Karen was able to recognize the love of God and his peace that passes all understanding-and you will too.
With the publication in 1996 of The Harvard Guide to Women's Health, women seeking answers to questions about their health had access to the combined expertise of physicians from three of the world's most prestigious medical institutions: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. With complete information on women's health concerns, physical and behavioral, this A to Z reference quickly became a definitive resource, praised especially for its coverage of topics not previously considered under the umbrella of women's health. The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health reunites the authors to bring a valued health reference up to date for a new generation--and for those women who have come to rely on the Harvard Guide and are now wondering what to do about their health as they enter a new stage of life, asking questions like the following: I've been on hormone replacement therapy. Should I stop? How? Could this rash be lupus? I've been on the Pill. What is my risk for stroke? Fat is bad, fat is good: What should I believe? And what's left to eat? When does ordinary worry become chronic anxiety? What screening tests do I need now? In addition to revised recommendations reflecting the current medical thinking on menopause and hormone replacement therapy, the New Harvard Guide includes updated recommendations about cardiac health and heart disease--the #1 killer of women in the United States entries reflecting recent advances in the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases better coverage of health concerns throughout a woman's life span, from her first period to menopause and beyond, with a new entry on perimenopause expanded nutritional recommendations, including a unique chart of the U.S. government's Daily Reference Intakes for micronutrients, broken down for teens and women whose needs may differ because they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postmenopausal updated information on over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, procedures, screenings, and diagnostic tests
Express your concerns, frustrations, and heartaches to God with 365 Pocket Prayers for Mothers Daily life brings worries--challenges with your children, tasks undone, health problems, financial difficulties, and other things that keep you from enjoying your children and your life. Sometimes it's difficult to know what to pray for or even how to talk with God about these life issues. Following in the footsteps of the popular 365 Pocket Prayers series, which has touched so many lives, here is an edition especially for moms and their special life needs. Each reading in this convenient, easy-to-carry, quick-access guide begins with a daily prayer and ends with a promise from Scripture.
Effective online teaching is a well-documented topic, however, this book is different because it specifically addresses the effective and affective pedagogy and learning. It provides methods for building a strong and meaningful online environment that builds community, relationships, and establishes the social presence of each individual learner. This book provides a different perspective as it is written by experienced faculty members in higher education, all of whom have been teaching online for a decade or more. It also addresses the how and why establishing social presence as a necessity for effective online learning. This book addresses the “Why?” in the need for understanding contemporary approaches for exemplar online teaching with the establishment of social presence. With an increase in online learning, there is a shift in how current teaching practices are impacted and what is important to student learning in this change. This book describes the importance of strong andragogical practices in online teaching: rigor, teacher and learner mindset, and the importance of constructing social presence. Effective Learning Environments in Higher Education Online Settings: Establishing Social Presence provides pedagogical tools for enhancing the online learning experience. A relevant guide for constructing and teaching virtual / distance / elearning / online / hybrid / blended courses, faculty, instructional designers, professional development leaders, and administrators will find this book a practical and valuable resource for building community and establishing social presence in authentic ways.
A collection of passages from literature reflecting the pre-Christian Germanic world-view, arranged topically with commentary by the authors. This book draws on the Poetic and Prose Eddas, some of the Icelandic sagas, and Old English poetry. While this literature was generally written down after the conversion to Christianity, it still reflects a good deal of the ethos and world-view of the Germanic heroic age. Readers looking for inspiration from the past in dealing with present-day situations, as well as those simply interested in the world-view of their distant ancestors, will enjoy this sampler of medieval literature. While the authors have attempted to make their work compatible with mainstream heathen thought, it is not meant only for people who consider themselves Asatru or Germanic heathen. If you speak English, you are an heir to the ancient Germanic culture explored in these pages.
Karen Robards, who delivered "a racy read" (Cosmopolitan) in her acclaimed bestseller Paradise County, once again electrifies the page with hardwired passion and thrilling suspense in this heart-pounding new novel. Suspicion burned within Julie Carlson—the heartbreaking, infuriating suspicion that her husband, a wealthy and powerful contractor, was having an affair. Not sure whom to trust, Julie turns to a handsome stranger... Private detective Mac McQuarry ignores his better judgment about not mixing women and work when he's hired by Julie Carlson. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, but Sid Carlson was a player in Mac's inglorious downfall from the Charleston P.D.—and revenge would be sweet indeed. But when Mac witnesses an explosive hit that targeted Julie, the tables are turned—and Mac and Julie become the hunted. With their fiery flirtation sparking into full-blown passion, they must crash their way through a maze of buried secrets and deadly deceptions.
Because God Said 'You Are Very Special' was stirred in Karen's heart after hearing her son-in-law's first sermon as pastor. Jason spoke on creation and Karen felt burdened to share with all children how powerful GOD'S Word is; when GOD spoke, life began. Karen went home that afternoon and began to write from Genesis 1 and Psalm 139. She wrote BECAUSE GOD SAID 'You Are Very Special' with every child's heart in mind. Children need to know they are created and have purpose. They are valued and loved by a personal, yet powerful God. Come join a mother and her son as they discover God's creation. Every child will delight in the colorful illustrations and searching for 'Froggy McButterpants'. This little green frog wants to be a part of this incredible adventure just as much as your little one will.
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