Addy, Ty, Jenny and Shaun, the Grace Notes children's quartet, are always up to something, something good that is! When a young boy is injured in a hayride accident, the musicians go undercover as The Good Deed Crew and plot a plan of kindness for his family. Can the friends keep the pumpkin surprise a secret? Or will their cover be blown? A breath of fresh air in a world of self-focus, the Grace Notes children's series sets a new example of humility for kids today. While performing music as Grace Notes-a successful traveling children's string quartet-the four young players encounter crazy fiascos and discover the needs of families around them. Under the secret name of The Good Deed Crew and with the help of Addy and Jenny's Grammy E, the kids go out of their way to fill those needs, serving and loving those in their hometown of Tigothee Falls, set in the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Readers who enjoy mystery, adventure, stories of faith, wholesome family read-alouds, and positive faith values will love this series. Hand this series to your kids with confidence. It's well-written. It's fun. It's wholesome. It teaches biblical truths. And with its musical details, there is an educational component as well. You'll finish each book wishing you had your own Grammy E to run down the road to for tea, treats and encouragement. And Grammy E is generous enough to share one of her recipes with her readers at the end of every book. Mmm. Author Kendra Parks' classical music training as a violinist and music teacher shows in her writing. This series does not shy away from a character whispering a prayer and has references to the childrens' Christian faith. You'll be giggling one moment and saying "Amen!" the next. The Good Deed Crew and the Pumpkin Surprise is the perfect fall book to enjoy with a cup of cider and a pumpkin muffin!
Come along with Grace Notes on their next gig-background music at a chic boutique-that nearly ends in a catastrophe. The Good Deed Crew emerges once more after an accident in the icy weather. A mysterious secret admirer, a chocolate spill, and chocolate hearts lead to a surprising, beautiful love story. After all, it's Valentine's Day.
School is out and Grace Notes is taking a road trip to Aspen! Jenny, Addy, Shaun and Ty make the trip to play for a wedding but never dreamed of the adventure awaiting them. Will The Good Deed Crew discover a way to love another even while away from Tigothee Falls? The Grace Notes series sets an example of humility for kids today. While performing as Grace Notes, a successful traveling children's string quartet, the young players encounter crazy fiascos and discover the needs of those around them. Under the secret name of The Good Deed Crew, the kids go out of their way to fill those needs, serving and loving those in and around their hometown of Tigothee Falls, set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Mama, if you've ever felt lost or invisible in a world that demands you become louder to be heard, to procure only beautiful images of your messy days, and share your philosophical interpretation of each day to feel worthy of being SEEN and understood, then this devotional journal is meant for you. It is filled up with reminders that you are SEEN. SEEN without saying a word. SEEN without taking a single picture. SEEN by the God of the Universe. SEEN and INVITED by God to sit at His feet. SEEN and SUMMONED by Him to pour out your heart as He graciously pours out His forgiveness over your mistakes. Pull out your Bible and grab a pen. There is a daily reading, a verse to write out, a brief reflection, an applicable discipling point to give you ideas on how to share what God is teaching you with your precious children, as well as space for you to write out your own SEEN moments - those eternal moments in your daily walk with Christ that God SEES and smiles upon. Each day ends with a prayer and space to write out what God is whispering to your heart. He loves you so, Mama!
The Good Deed Crew strikes again after Grace Notes serenades families of Tigothee Falls at the yearly Christmas Breakfast at the Zoo. Members of the crew have a near car accident, encounter an imposter Santa, and survive a cascading bucket of sprinkles amidst an attempt to provide Christmas for a family in need. A breath of fresh air in a world of self-focus, the Grace Notes series sets a new example of humility for kids today. While performing as Grace Notes-a successful traveling children's string quartet-the four young players encounter crazy fiascos and discover the needs of those around them. Under the secret name of The Good Deed Crew and with the help of Addy and Jenny's Grammy E, the kids go out of their way to fill those needs, serving and loving those in their hometown of Tigothee Falls, set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.A breath of fresh air in a world of self-focus, the Grace Notes series sets a new example of humility for kids today. While performing as Grace Notes-a successful traveling children's string quartet-the four young players encounter crazy fiascos and discover the needs of those around them. Under the secret name of The Good Deed Crew and with the help of Addy and Jenny's Grammy E, the kids go out of their way to fill those needs, serving and loving those in their hometown of Tigothee Falls, set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
When Ty and Shaun see a trumpet appear and disappear repeatedly from Mr. Cooper's Pawn Shop, they think it's odd. But when a mysterious man disappears after rescuing the life-sized bunny at the annual Easter egg drop, they know something is wrong. Join The Good Deed Crew as they solve the mystery and witness the power of the Easter story.
The majestic beauty of Grand Teton National Park has moved people throughout time. Native Americans believed in the spiritual power of the towering mountain peaks and journeyed there to gain special powers. Early fur traders, who had just crossed less ominous mountain ranges, viewed with trepidation the massive obstacle that loomed before them on their passage to the Pacific Northwest. In others, the Tetons ignited vision and passiona vision to preserve for all generations to come and a passion to protect the independent way of life known by the first settlers of this western frontier. The formation of Grand Teton National Park spanned the course of nearly 70 years. Although there were many people who shared the struggle before them, it was not until Stephen Mather and Horace M. Albright took up the fight in 1915 that steps towards success were taken. Albrights tenacity and ability to convey his vision to philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. set in motion a very long journey that culminated with Pres. Harry S. Truman signing todays Grand Teton National Park into existence on September 13, 1950.
The majestic beauty of Grand Teton National Park has moved people throughout time. Native Americans believed in the spiritual power of the towering mountain peaks and journeyed there to gain special powers. Early fur traders, who had just crossed less ominous mountain ranges, viewed with trepidation the massive obstacle that loomed before them on their passage to the Pacific Northwest. In others, the Tetons ignited vision and passiona vision to preserve for all generations to come and a passion to protect the independent way of life known by the first settlers of this western frontier. The formation of Grand Teton National Park spanned the course of nearly 70 years. Although there were many people who shared the struggle before them, it was not until Stephen Mather and Horace M. Albright took up the fight in 1915 that steps towards success were taken. Albrights tenacity and ability to convey his vision to philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. set in motion a very long journey that culminated with Pres. Harry S. Truman signing todays Grand Teton National Park into existence on September 13, 1950.
It's been a year since the death of Ms. Essie Mae Richardson, the elderly pillar of the Braxton Parks community. Before her untimely demise, Essie's prayers brought redemption to many of her neighborhood's problems; but now the impact of her death and the unfinished business that it left behind is threatening to unravel all that she prayed so hard for God to mend. While Colin Stephens still enjoys a blissful marriage to his wife, Angel, unbeknownst to him, she is wrestling with the guilt and regret of never saying goodbye to the woman she loved like a mother. And while their guards are down, a voice from Ms. Essie's past steps in and threatens to steal the security that the Stephenses have taken for granted. To Jennifer's relief, her fifteenyearold son, Jerrod, was saved from gangrelated activities by Ms. Essie's love and guidance. But now, just when it seems that the teenager is on a winning track, he's blindsided by more trouble than the streets could have ever offered. Through prayers and patience, Elaine Demps gained her husband's forgiveness for her infidelities, but after more than a year, she can't understand why he still hasn't moved back into the bedroom with her. Love tells her to give him more time, but loneliness pushes her back to the mindset that sent her searching for love in all the wrong places. Ms. Essie taught them that everything happens according to God's perfect timing, but to those left behind, it seems that the timing of Ms. Essie's death was all too soon. How will they keep from falling apart without the glue that held them together?
1. Draw and manipulate simple shapes to create vivid icons for workplace safety signage. 2. Import external objects, create unique artwork to exact specifications, and incorporate text into an Illustrator design by creating a large-format kitchen-planning guide. 3. Master use of the Pen tool -- the most critical tool in the application -- by developing a complete corporate identity package including stationery, envelopes, and business cards. 4. Explore Illustrator's many brush libraries, symbols, and patterns to develop a custom map. 5. Use advanced typography tools such as character styles, paragraph styles, and glyphs, and learn proper methods for combining imagery and complex text elements into a three-panel brochure. 6. Create original artwork using filters, effects, and transparency for retail packaging, an extremely lucrative segment of the graphic design profession. 7. Develop functional web components using Illustrator's ability to generate hot links, industry-standard XHTML, slices, and other elements required for site development. In addition, the project employs highly effective coloring functions through the use of Illustrator's Mesh tool. 8. Generate attention-grabbing "infographics" to present data from both internal and external sources. In the final project, the student will simulate three-dimensionality both manually, through the use of guides and two-point perspective, as well as with Adobe's built-in Transformation functions
“Blending family memoir and environmental history, Kendra Atleework conveys a fundamental truth: the places in which we live, live on—sometimes painfully—in us. This is a powerful, beautiful, and urgently important book.” —Julie Schumacher, author of Dear Committee Members and The Shakespeare Requirement Kendra Atleework grew up in Swall Meadows, in the Owens Valley of the Eastern Sierra Nevada, where annual rainfall averages five inches and in drought years measures closer to zero. Kendra’s family raised their children to thrive in this harsh landscape, forever at the mercy of wildfires, blizzards, and gale-force winds. Most of all, the Atleework children were raised on unconditional love and delight in the natural world. But it came at a price. When Kendra was six, her mother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, and she died when Kendra was sixteen. Her family fell apart, even as her father tried to keep them together. Kendra took flight from her bereft family, escaping to the enemy city of Los Angeles, and then Minneapolis, land of all trees, no deserts, no droughts, full lakes, water everywhere you look. But after years of avoiding the pain of her hometown, she realized that she had to go back, that the desert was the only place she could live. Like Wild, Miracle Country is a story of flight and return, bounty and emptiness, and the true meaning of home. But it also speaks to the ravages of climate change and its permanent destruction of the way of life in one particular town.
You have just slept through your alarm. As you are rushing around to get ready for work, you grab a cup of coffee and attempt to make some toast. You quickly discover there is no milk for your coffee and you have just burned the toast. On your way out the door to the car, you fumble around in your purse for your keys, which are nowhere to be found. Suddenly, it hits you. The warmth of the morning sun is like a warm blanket wrapping you in comfort. This may be a glorious day after all. You are now thankful for the beautiful day, the fact that you have a job to go to and a family to support. This is what your morning could have been like if you had just had Eleven Jellybeans for Breakfast. Take a moment to enjoy your surroundings and reflect on your life. The storytellers in Eleven Jellybeans for Breakfast are ordinary women you would meet while walking down the street or the aisle at your local grocery store. These ordinary women share glimpses of their lives with us and the struggles and triumphs they have endured.
This enthusiastic investigation of Disneyland's hidden treasures leads both first-time visitors and aficionados through the legendary theme park while pointing out tiny surprises around each turn. Helpfully organized as a reading tour, this guidebook features the whereabouts of many of Disneyland's secrets, including the locations of several “Hidden Mickeys,” and original movie props that appear around the park. Also included are original illustrations, trivia, and an exploration of Disneyland's history, which notes the subtle tributes Walt Disney placed throughout the grounds honoring the people who made the park possible. Also included are fascinating facts about Disneyland and American history that will interest teachers and tour guides as well as the 13.9 million guests who visit Disneyland every year.
This comprehensive travel guide to Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole ensures you plan the trip of a lifetime. Whether it is your first visit or your sixth, you will discover the park's highlights, like a scenic float trip down the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop, and other hidden gems you won't want to miss. Learn where to look for the best photographic opportunities and wildlife viewing, including grizzly and black bears, moose, elk, bison, and more. Experience the splendor of the park by hiking into the wilderness. Popular and more remote hiking trails have been rated for difficulty and family friendliness. Daily itineraries maximize your vacation time by suggesting activities that are within the same area of this vast park. Accompanied by historical tidbits and Old West tales, you will want to keep this book handy as you travel in the park. Every season and lodging choice in Grand Teton National Park has something special to offer. Learn when to go and where to stay based upon your family's interests. You will find detailed information on the lodges in and near the park, camping and RV facilities, restaurants, gas stations, and helpful savings tips for planning your stay. A quick reference section provides easy access to lodging, restaurant, and activity information, including phone numbers and website addresses for your convenience. Enjoy your vacation in Grand Teton National Park.
Offers an introduction to the political successes, failures, and persistent challenges of African-American political participation in the United States. This book provides the reader with an analysis of what appears to be 'irreconcilable differences' between the American political system and its historically subjugated constituency groups.
In the isolating mix of small-town America, online life, and family challenges, teenagers Sarah, Layla, and Johnny Tae are struggling to find meaningful direction. They are fast succumbing to nihilism and its subsequent acceptance of life-endangering behaviors. But three clergy women–Birdy, Ara Grace, and Nell—are determined to overcome their own insecurities and inabilities to walk these Triumph teens through apathy and into the light of life.
Which state has the best transportation system? The lowest population? The highest crime rate? This is not a ten best and worst book, but a conveniently organized collection of rankings. CQ's State Fact Finder 1998 is the latest edition of an important quick reference that annually updates a comprehensive array of information -- by state and by subject -- with hundreds of new social, political, and economic facts and comparisons of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. As with previous editions, the book is thoroughly indexed for quick research. More than 240 tables of economic, social, demographic, and other data are organized into 12 subject chapters: -- Population -- Government -- Taxes -- Health -- Federal Impacts -- Crime -- Economies -- Revenues and Finances -- Welfare -- Geography -- Education -- Transportation Each table presents the data by state and by state ranking and is organized to make state-to-state comparisons easy. Wherever possible, national totals and averages are also supplied. A state profile section summarizes each state's rankings for all indicators in the book, so readers can see at a glance their state's standing on all the indicators in the book. The up-to-date information in CQ's State Fact Finder 1998 is gathered from hundreds of sources -- federal and state government data, census statistics, and nonprofit groups' studies. Citations are made to the original source statistics to guide readers to further research. And an introductory essay by the authors guides readers to the most fruitful use of this data to meet their needs.
See the Tom Mix Museum in Dewey, experience Panhandle humor on a cattle drive in Boise City, or tour a World War II submarine in Muskogee. Oklahoma offers many unique and entertaining destinations for visitors and residents alike.
Kendra Wilkinson has revealed herself before—in the pages of Playboy and on her reality show, Kendra. Now she reveals her private side, sharing the ups and downs, the joys and challenges of motherhood, marriage, and life in the spotlight. In this intimate follow-up to her New York Times bestseller, Sliding into Home, Kendra confides her most candid thoughts and feelings on her experiences as a new mom, and she divulges her secrets on how to do it all and make it look easy, sexy, and fun—even when it’s not. Now with a husband and baby in her life, a booming brand to manage, and her own needs to think about too, Kendra is learning the art of balance, sometimes the hard way. Not wanting to pawn her child off to nannies like so many other stars, Kendra relishes the role of supermom—kissing boo-boos, making lunches, scheduling playdates—all while juggling appearances, workout videos, and even training for the ultra-competitive hit show Dancing with the Stars. While Being Kendra is full of humor and true stories that women can relate to, it’s also a heartrending look at Kendra’s very personal journey through some dark places, including a private struggle with postpartum depression and a very public tussle with post-baby weight loss. Kendra, who has always been known for her athletic (and enhanced) figure, opens up about her efforts to get her bikini body back and the difficulty of not looking sexy, which she believed was her most valuable quality. Her fight to lose weight at any cost, chronicled on the covers of countless magazines, has become yet another triumph for Kendra as she continues to succeed in the face of adversity. From dental assistant, to Playboy girlfriend and face of a franchise, to wife and new mother, Kendra has embraced what life has thrown at her with determination, fortitude, and a ready laugh. This daring and honest memoir captures Kendra and her family in their best and worst moments as she lives, loves, rebounds, and, ultimately, finds her place in her new world.
When a grieving woman unexpectedly steps into a different version of her life, she must choose between the husband she loves and the daughter she lost in this brave, gripping novel. “A beautiful story that will make you rethink all the moments you’ve wished for a different outcome.”—Johanna Rojas Vann, author of An American Immigrant Two possible lives to live. One impossible choice to make. When Leona Warlon heads across the city to meet her husband, David, for a rare dinner out, she hopes they can share a moment of relief after their year of loss. But Leona quickly realizes this is no ordinary date night. She hasn’t just stepped into an upscale ristorante; she’s stepped into a different version of her life. One in which her marriage is no longer tender, in which her days are pressured by her powerful in-laws, and in which her precious baby girl lived. Now Leona must weigh the bitter and sweet of both trajectories, facing an unimaginable choice: Stay in a world where tragedy hasn’t struck but where the meaningful life she built with David is gone? Or return to a reality that’s filled with struggle and sorrow but also deep and enduring love?
Essie Mae Richardson lives alone, but, using God's guidance, she reaches out to neighbors who need help. Through Ms. Essie's love and prayers, these families begin to find the strength and faith they need.
This series is ideal for any course that includes desktop publishing and/or web design software applications as well as web scripting languages. Courses can be found in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Fine Arts Departments, as well as Continuing Education, and Journalism. The Essentials series by Prentice Hall is based on a learning-by-doing approach that encourages students to grasp application related concepts as they expand their skills through hands-on tutorials. Now a part of the Essentials series, Prentice Hall's Essentials Graphic Design titles offer a clean, easy-to-follow, full color layout with two different levels available. Instructor Resource CD-ROMs include assessments, PowerPoint presentation materials, and additional projects.
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