Peanut is a happy, energetic dog who loves life. He loves just about everything...except being left home alone. When Peanut is left alone, he is overcome with worry. He imagines a world with no food, no friends, and no fun. Will he ever see the sun again? Will he be loved and cared for or will he be left alone forever? After a full day of worry and angst, Peanut just might learn that there was nothing to worry about after all.
With the death of associate justice Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court was plunged into crisis. Refusing to hold hearings or confirm the nominee of a Democratic president almost a year away from a presidential election, the Republican-controlled Senate held the court hostage, forcing it to do its work through nearly the entire term ending in June 2017 with just eight justices. In American Justice 2017: The Supreme Court in Crisis, Kimberly Robinson examines the way individual justices and the institution as a whole reacted to this unprecedented, politically fraught situation. In public, the justices put on brave faces, waiting for the confirmation battle to play itself out, while indicating in occasional statements that the court would muddle through just fine. In private, though, things appear to have been more complicated. Narrow decisions, lackluster choice of cases, and odd bedfellows teaming up on the same sides of opinions and dissents give us a hint of the strenuous effort the eight justices made to uphold the integrity of the institution in the face of hurricane-force partisan gales.
As veterinarians and caregivers, we sometimes feel dark and lonely-trapped by our obligations and the expectations of the world. We care for so many lives. Yet our own lives can feel unspoken for. In The Unspoken Life, veteran veterinarian and speaker Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson rebuilds the bridge from darkness to connection and shares how to: -Find balance between the negative and the positive -Harness the seven core principles of connection -Overcome challenges with empathy and humor -Recognize, embrace, and connect to life again We don't have to blame and judge ourselves for being in a dark place. We don't need to be fixed. We are normal, loved, and wanted. More, we are in control, and we can move forward with our lives. We are one life connected. And we can cross that bridge back to connection, starting with just one step.
Isn't it funny how life can be going well, and then, out of the blue, a curve ball is thrown your way? Well, that's Thelma's story. Her name is Thelma McKinney, from a small town in Arkansas. Raised in a God-fearing, conservative home, living a life that seemed to be close to perfect, Thelma was introduced to a life changing event. Being the eldest daughter of a preacher, Thelma is constantly under pressure to always do what is right. She discovers a letter that totally changes her life. It can make or break her future, causing her to search for her true identity. Knowing nothing but her family, having never been away from her sheltered home; the obstacles are placing her in a situation that seems unbearable. Her goal is to do everything right and to never bring shame to her father's ministry. But she is growing weary, feeling misplaced in her spirit and an emptiness in her soul. Thelma discovers the happiness she once had, is drifting away. Will she turn her back on God, the church, and her family? Will she ever find true happiness, or will she throw in the towel? As Thelma battles deception, hurt, and pain, can she recover enough to get back to her roots and become the young woman that God has called her to be? Deeply moving and richly evocative, this is a remarkable tale about finding hope in a time of darkness, and about the transcendent and transformative power of faith. "Her Cry - Her Prayer - Her Praise" will speak to many and inspire others to have the courage to overcome life's obstacles!
It Takes an Ecosystem explores the idea and potential of the Allied Youth Fields—an aspirational term that suggests increased connection across the multiple systems in which adults engage with young people. Recent research and initiatives make a strong case for what developmentalists have argued for decades: A young person’s learning and development is shaped in positive and negative ways by the interactions they have with all the adults in their life. Now is the time to reshape our systems to support this scientific understanding. The chapters in this book provide ideas, tools, examples, and visions for a more connected, more equitable world for young people and the adults in their lives. Endorsements for It Takes an Ecosystem "It Takes an Ecosystem offers a powerful and timely engagement of the possibilities and challenges facing the Out-of-School Time sector…this book charts a path forward for scholars, practitioners, community members to imagine OST anew---in ways that are socially just and affirming, centered on the optimal development of youth and the power of community." — Bianca Baldridge University of Wisconsin Madison "The book’s emphasis on an ecosystem approach, anchored in commitments to equity and racial justice, combines evidence-based analyses with a future-oriented call to action for the allied youth fields. This book will be a must-read for those committed to radically re-thinking how we bring sectors together to support thriving for children and youth." Ben Kirshner University of Colorado
Surveys are a cornerstone of social and behavioral research, and with the use of web-based tools, surveys have become an easy and inexpensive means of gathering data. But how researchers ask a question can dramatically influence the answers they receive. Sheila B. Robinson and Kimberly Firth Leonard’s Designing Quality Survey Questions shows readers how to craft high quality, precisely-worded survey questions that will elicit rich, nuanced, and ultimately useful data to help answer their research or evaluation questions. The authors address challenges such as crafting demographic questions, designing questions that keep respondents engaged and avoid survey fatigue, web-based survey formats, culturally-responsive survey design, and factors that influence survey responses. Additionally, “Stories from the Field” features provide real world experiences from practitioners who share lessons learned about survey design, and end-of-chapter exercises and discussion questions allow readers to apply the information they’ve learned.
Anthology Contributors: Jennifer Diamond, Lorraine Donohue, Abigail Drake, Phil Giunta, Kimberly Kurth Gray, N.J. Hammer, Hilary Hauck, Eileen Enwright Hodgetts, Lori M. Jones, Ramona DeFelice Long, Janet McClintock, MaryAlice Meli, Amy Morley, Cara Reinard, James Robinson, Jr., Larry Schardt, Kathleen Shoop, Demi Stevens, Denise Weaver, Michele Savaunah Zirkle A holiday pastiche from the authors of Mindful Writers Retreat, sure to light your festive candles!From a Thanksgiving snow storm that mends old feuds... to the family misunderstandings that fuel new ones... a quirky elf and some romantic stardust will get you ready to go Over the River and Through the Woods on a journey through time!
The Unspoken Life Coloring Book is a supplement resource to the book The Unspoken Life, Recognize Our Passion, Embrace Imperfection, and Stay Connected. This coloring book was created to help individuals start on their unique journey towards sustainability.
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Childhood is a time of innocence and protection. We would all like to believe that the people we are entrusted to for 18 years or more, will have our best interest at heart. Sadly, for many, that is not always the case. Every day children find themselves being mishandled by those who are supposed to care for them, and love them unconditionally. Burnt Feet is the story of a young girl and her plight in finding out what it means to be loved unconditionally by a parent, and then desperately seeking that same love from caregivers. Her story is one of tears, with a glimmer of hope. In the end you will find yourself grateful, more mindful of the world in which we live, and aware of the systems in place assigned to the care of children. However you receive this book, it is the authors prayer that if you have nothing else, you have hope.
On September 9, 2012, Kimberly Best's beloved son, Kennedy McLaurin Jr. was murdered, and the search for his body would last for twelve days. Best writes about the years of being a mother before the tragedy and the aftermath, and how God makes it possible for a mother to overcome the darkest time in her life and reach out to share light with others in the memory of her son. About the Author Kimberly Best is a unique and inspiring lady. She is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Tommy Faison and Elder Janice Robinson. She is a blessed mother of five blessed children""two sons and three daughters. She has been adopted as Aunt Kim by many of her mentees, and she is very proud to have the extra nieces and nephews. She has a peculiar way of inspiring others most of the time. She has never been one to fit in because she tends to stand out according to many of her friends, mentors, and associates. She truly does have her very own creative way of loving, caring, and giving to others; and it is approved by God. Writing has always been her hidden talent since her early teen years . It is her outlet from the storms of life, as well as her way of reporting praises and blessings in life. Kimberly is a Warrior with Cougar pride and a heart of gold because she had the pleasure of attending Goldsboro High School (Cougars) and Eastern Wayne High School (Warriors) class of 1993. The teachings of Jesus Christ make up her moral compass. She is not perfect, and repentance is part of her daily activities. She and Kennedy McLaurin Sr. are founders of two nonprofit organizations in memory of their son Kennedy""the Kennedy McLaurin Jr. Memorial Scholarship Foundation and the Kennedy McLaurin Jr. Youth Development and Leadership Program.
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