Kathleen is a sensitive and caring woman who has spent the majority of her life in an abusive marriage. She comes to a crossroads in her middle-aged life. She has lost her dignity and her self-worth because of her husband’s frequent verbal and physical abuse throughout the years. As she resigns herself to her nightmarish reality, her subconscious, the healthy and alive part of whom she truly is, emerges. Within her dream world, she is young and beautiful. Living in this state, she experiences love in its truest form with a loving young man named Joseph. Kathleen is able to cope, to love, and to feel joy for the first time in her life. Her husband, jealous of his wife’s preoccupation and her escapes, becomes enraged. Kathleen is exposed to her husband’s most violent outbursts of their marriage, and she narrowly escapes losing her life. Will Kathleen permanently escape her abuse, and at what cost? Can she find the strength within herself to make her dream world come true or will she die trying? Gibbs deftly explores the emotional landscape of abuse, what it does to the victim and what it does to the psyche. With clarity, heart-wrenching, and beautifully written narration, Gibbs gives voice to a subject that is not discussed in polite company. Sweet Dreams, its message, and its protagonist will find a place in your heart and soul, and will stay there long after the final page is turned.
When Max, an old lab-setter mix, finds himself confined in a callously managed animal shelter, he thinks back on his past and remembers his tumultuous life. Feeling mistreated and unloved in the cold, cruel shelter, Max longs for his younger days. His life begins as a pup who finds an immediate connection with a little boy named Billy. Unfortunate circumstances change Max's life forever when he is taken away from Billy. Lost and alone, he travels the countryside in search of his long-lost friend, certain he will find him someday. The novella MAX depicts Max's life on the road in pursuit of Billy. As told by Max, this tale will touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Get inside the head of the lovable dog Max, as he reveals his thoughts and emotions during his search for a happy ending. Kathi M. Gibbs has a passion for dogs. Her inspiration for MAX is her "grand-dog Duke, the most lovable animal in the world." She lives in Emporium, Pennsylvania, and has three sons and five grandchildren. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/MAX.html
Diamonds on the Water is a beautiful, enchanting, yet heartbreaking love story. Growing up in the hills of West Virginia during the Great Depression, 15-year-old Annie is forced to quit school and take on the role of caregiver. To help her parents and seven siblings, she moves to the city to earn money. Annie lives with her aunt while helping care for her sick uncle. Even though she is able to aid her family financially, she continues to feel guilty about them struggling back home. Life with her wealthy aunt and uncle exposes her to a more majestic side of life. Annie goes back to school to finish her education, inherits her uncle's sailboat, meets a young man named Michael, and experiences a period of hopeful triumph. Annie fulfills her childhood dreams of sailing, finding God's handiwork when she discovers Diamonds on the Water. After tragedy strikes Annie's family back in West Virginia, she is again plunged into the caregiver role by taking responsibility for her siblings. The loss of loved ones haunts Annie's happiness and takes a toll on her sanity. Will this selfless young girl ever find her happy ending?
When Max, an old lab-setter mix, finds himself confined in a callously managed animal shelter, he thinks back on his past and remembers his tumultuous life. Feeling mistreated and unloved in the cold, cruel shelter, Max longs for his younger days. His life begins as a pup who finds an immediate connection with a little boy named Billy. Unfortunate circumstances change Max's life forever when he is taken away from Billy. Lost and alone, he travels the countryside in search of his long-lost friend, certain he will find him someday. The novella MAX depicts Max's life on the road in pursuit of Billy. As told by Max, this tale will touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Get inside the head of the lovable dog Max, as he reveals his thoughts and emotions during his search for a happy ending. Kathi M. Gibbs has a passion for dogs. Her inspiration for MAX is her "grand-dog Duke, the most lovable animal in the world." She lives in Emporium, Pennsylvania, and has three sons and five grandchildren. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/MAX.html
Kathleen is a sensitive and caring woman who has spent the majority of her life in an abusive marriage. She comes to a crossroads in her middle-aged life. She has lost her dignity and her self-worth because of her husband’s frequent verbal and physical abuse throughout the years. As she resigns herself to her nightmarish reality, her subconscious, the healthy and alive part of whom she truly is, emerges. Within her dream world, she is young and beautiful. Living in this state, she experiences love in its truest form with a loving young man named Joseph. Kathleen is able to cope, to love, and to feel joy for the first time in her life. Her husband, jealous of his wife’s preoccupation and her escapes, becomes enraged. Kathleen is exposed to her husband’s most violent outbursts of their marriage, and she narrowly escapes losing her life. Will Kathleen permanently escape her abuse, and at what cost? Can she find the strength within herself to make her dream world come true or will she die trying? Gibbs deftly explores the emotional landscape of abuse, what it does to the victim and what it does to the psyche. With clarity, heart-wrenching, and beautifully written narration, Gibbs gives voice to a subject that is not discussed in polite company. Sweet Dreams, its message, and its protagonist will find a place in your heart and soul, and will stay there long after the final page is turned.
This comprehensive English book is similar to "Essential English" (Books 2 & 3), but works at a simpler level. It provides lessons and exercises for a wide variety of students, including:• Pupils between Grades 5 and 8• Intermediate to Advanced ESL students• Remedial pupils needing revision of basic skills. By using this book: • Pupils in Grades 5 to 8 will advance in their grammar, vocabulary and writing skills• ESL students will improve their vocabulary, spelling, comprehension and conversation• Remedial pupils will be able to revise their spelling, dictation, reading and comprehension• Teachers will have a useful resource book for the mixed-ability, multicultural classroom.• Homeschooling families will have a comprehensive English course for home study.
This comprehensive English course is designed for children in Grades 3 to 5, for upper-elementary to intermediate ESL students, for pupils in higher grades who need more practice with basic skills, and for students who study at home. Every chapter consists of grammar, reading comprehension, phonic spelling, vocabulary, conversation, writing practice, and general knowledge. At the back of the book are several extra sections including handy phrases for ESL students, extra writing topics, a phonics summary, dictations, a booklist, and answers to all the exercises. This book is based on the "Essential English" series, but is an updated version, in a better-bound, larger format and with the addition of general knowledge.
This safe and practical guide brings herbalism into the 21st century-an authoritative handbook to using herbs in your life, from the kitchen to the medicine cabinet to the dressing table. Popular interest in herbs is growing at a fast pace as scientists confirm what herb users have known for centuries: Herbs can play a significant role in healing and preventing disease. Long used as flavorful condiments in our favorite dishes, leading herbalist Kathi Keville uncovers the power pf herbs as health and beauty aids. With recommendations from a variety of specialists in natural healing, Herbs for Health and Healing is a comprehensive and authoritative health care guide filled with remedies that have a proven track record.
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