Linda Nelson Stocks is one of the world's most renowned and beloved folk art painters, famous for scenes of family and community life, bucolic traditions, and quaint villages. Her rich, beautiful illustrations grace the pages of Sleigh Bells Ring, a wistful look at the magic of Christmas. Christmas and winter scenes are the trademark of folk artist Linda Nelson Stocks. Her colorful paintings capture the nostalgic warmth and beauty of special holiday moments such as caroling in the village, celebrating with friends and family, playing in the snow, and riding in horse-drawn sleighs. Children fashion snowmen and dream of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Gorgeous, snow-covered villages come alive in richly detailed tableaus. These charming scenes are interwoven with classic and heartfelt holiday sayings to capture the true meaning of Christmas: Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." --Norman Vincent Peale The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." --Burton Hills Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime." --Laura Ingalls Wilder This charming keepsake is sure to become a perennial favorite with art lovers and Christmas lovers alike.
There's a new boy in town, and Ashley wants him badly. Will Karla steal her man too? Karla Centon no longer is the newest student at Brantwood High. Since moving to Brantwood six months ago, her life had been going nowhere in the right direction until she meets Neil Allard, a handsome cheerful boy who wrestles his way into her heart. Karla takes an instant disliking to Neil because she thinks he's not her type. However, what is her type? Is it tall skinny guys who wear baseball hats backwards and who happen to be bad boys or warm loveable funny guys who are more than just nice occasionally, like Neil? Ashley likes Neil too, and her friend Maggie tries her best to keep Karla away from him. However, when Ashley starts making a big deal out of his wandering eyes, Neil doesn't like it. Feisty Romance or a Tangled Trio, what will it be?
There is nothing wrong with getting high, or so Carol and Karla felt until they saw Rod high on Bath Salts. Carol makes up with Karla to ease her guilt about what happened to Karla at the party. There are two new boys in town that happen to be free for the taking and Karla and Carol are just the ones to find them. When Mrs. Centon flips out at Karla afterschool and calls the police on her, she has had enough. She and her new found friends decide to take a little road trip. All goes well until Carol's new boyfriend starts using a new drug sold over the counter called Bath Salts creating a disastrous event for all.
This book was previously titled "Friends of Choice." Mrs. Centon says no to a lot of things Karla wants to do for apparently no reason at all. How can she convince her mother to say yes despite knowing she will say no?
There's nothing wrong with getting high, or so Carol and Karla felt in this Teen Contemporary, that is until Rod got high on Bath Salts. Karla does not have a good relationship with her mother just like Carol. The two teen girls quickly become friends with two new boys on the block. They suggest taking a short vacation from parents and school and go on a road trip.This trip quickly turns from being a fun time with friends and lovers to the worst time in their lives as they make their way across several states before it all falls apart. The mutual feeling about getting high begins to change for both Carol and Karla when Carol's boyfriend begins using Bath Salts. Their road trip goes to hell because of his usage of this new designer drug that neither of the girls have heard about.
In Winter Wonderlands, renowned folk-art painter Linda Nelson Stocks presents more than 30 of her most popular winter and holiday scenes, from caroling and sledding to crisp walks in the snow. Vibrant, bucolic depictions of community life, holiday traditions, and quaint village charm are presented alongside a flowing narrative that celebrates the warmth and togetherness winter brings.
What VEHICLE did we climb aboard that carried us so far from our cultural roots? How did the vast changes to society, our social framework and our relationships come about? Most importantly we must ask ourselves, "How could we become so divided? Or are we?" The answers we hear in the public discourse are wholly inadequate to address the scope of the changes. Could anyone in 1990 expected that ABC, NBC, or CBN would identify 53 Genders or that public policy, law and educational principles would be altered to grant special rights to these created genders? Could we have envisioned cities and businesses being destroyed by people claiming to be supportive of the people affected? Many feel the world has been turned upside down; the law is silent with regard to some egregious acts while being openly hostile to seemingly innocent citizens expressing their right of free speech. We have heard over and over these six powerful words: How did our nation get here? This book is designed to explain EXACTLY how we got here. You will become thoroughly aware of the plan that was set in motion, who designed it, when it began and the mechanisms used to move us to their desired end and, finally, where it will take us. You will discover that the separation of Americans by race or wealth or gender is a myth and meet the groups responsible for those myths. After reading The Blueprint for Two Americas, every news report, school board issue or city council agenda will be viewed with the perspective of the Humanist Manifestos in mind. You will be awakened to the destruction that this plan has wrought. Just as a building has a set of blueprints that direct each specialty worker to their part in bringing about the finished product, this social re-engineering has a set of blueprints, and the new society it envisions is nearly complete. This book reveals THE BLUEPRINT FOR THE TWO AMERICAS.
This book was previously titled ""Friends of Choice."" Karla needs permission to stay overnight at Carol's because it is the only way she can go to the party her new friends have invited her to. She needs to give Carol an answer before they cancel the invite. But Karla is afraid her mother will say no. Mrs. Centon says no to a lot of things Karla wants to do for apparently no reason at all. How can she convince her mother to say yes despite knowing she will say no?
There's a new boy in town, and Ashley wants him badly. Will Karla steal her man too? Karla Centon no longer is the newest student at Brantwood High. Since moving to Brantwood six months ago, her life had been going nowhere in the right direction until she meets Neil Allard, a handsome cheerful boy who wrestles his way into her heart. Karla takes an instant disliking to Neil because she thinks he's not her type. However, what is her type? Is it tall skinny guys who wear baseball hats backwards and who happen to be bad boys or warm loveable funny guys who are more than just nice occasionally, like Neil? Ashley likes Neil too, and her friend Maggie tries her best to keep Karla away from him. However, when Ashley starts making a big deal out of his wandering eyes, Neil doesn't like it. Karla is his friend, which is more than either of the other two girls can say. Karla begins to notice that Neil is actually rather incredible at heart. He may not have the body type she is attracted to, but his good-hearted nature attracts her instead. Finally, when Ashley throws one last tantrum at the dance over Karla, Neil has had enough. Who will really win Neil's heart?
Meal prep Author Linda Nelson shows you how to master healthy meal prep with easy recipes for delicious and simple meals in Healthy Meal Prep for Beginners. When you scroll through the mеаlрrер hаѕhtаg оn Inѕtаgrаm аnd you'll see іmаgе after аftеr image оf іmрrеѕѕіvе аnd реrfесtlу organized mеаlѕ роrtіоnеd оut and ready to go. Sо іmрrеѕѕіvе! Sо соlоrful. And sometimes ѕо іntіmіdаtіng, rіght?If уоu'rе thinking аbоut tаkіng сhаrgе оf your оwn weekly еаtіng through mеаl рrер, thоѕе images саn bе both іnѕріrіng аnd оvеrwhеlmіng.Do уоu want to ѕtаrt, but juѕt dоn't knоw where? I am with уоu! Lеt me ѕhоw уоu hоw еаѕу аnd dоаblе weekly mеаl рrер саn be.Juѕt start hеrе wіth thіѕ bооk to gеt уоu going. Healthy meal prep means you never have to ask what's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In Healthy Meal Prep for Beginners, meal prep expert Linda Nelson makes it easier than ever to start (and stick with) meal prep, so that you have ready-to-go healthy meals every day of the week. Explore recipes that save time without sacrificing flavor or whole-food ingredients, like Easy Taco slaw, Sesame Ginger Slaw, Peto Chicken Salad amongst others. You'll also find helpful info about the benefits of meal prep and clean eating, including foods to enjoy, minimize, and avoid so you can reach your nutritional goals with ease. The point of meal prep is to set yourself up for success, not stress. This book Healthy Meal Prep for Beginners includes: Definition of Meal Prep and why you need it Meal prep vs. Meal Planning Steps for Meal Prep Grocery store list of buys to start your meal prep journey Healthy Meal Prep Recipes And many more! Healthy Meal Prep for Beginners is an essential guide to meal prep like a pro and have healthy meals to prepare and save time.
Telling Our Lives explores how three working-class women--from Jewish, African-American, and Irish-American backgrounds--connect across their differences through storytelling and conversation. Three distinct voices intertwine in this book as the authors, now college professors, discuss family legacies of diaspora and dislocation, analyzing how these have shaped their personal and professional lives. Social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and spirituality intersect and diverge in these pages, as the authors reflect on how they have been enriched and transformed by the relationships forged in the process of storytelling.
This anthology provides you with a great selection of dramatic material for memorable Advent and Christmas worship. With a variety of approaches, there's ample material to choose from to fit your needs, whatever your congregation's size or worship style. Included are a set of brief dramatic sketches for Advent candle lighting, an entertaining and educational presentation that combines the stories of several beloved Christmas carols with the story of Jesus' birth, a five-scene play telling the traditional Christmas story with a touch of humor and a few unexpected twists, and a Christmas pageant and congregational worship service that lets audiences eavesdrop on the thoughts, stories, and questions of ancient travelers as they make their way to Bethlehem.
Follow the migrations of the members of two western Wisconsin families as they seek a new and better life for themselves. Each family takes a different route to the west, but they ultimately are united by the marriage of Ben Nelson and Ethel Horton in 1916 while homesteading in central Montana. Although both families dreamed of making Montana their home long into their future, it was not to be. Joined by other homesteading families from the area surrounding La Crosse, Wisconsin, they built their lives around their farms and the small town of Belmont, Montana that provided their social and economic sustenance. They found both great happiness and extreme hardship. Migrating to a New Life: Hardships and Blessings of Two Families traces the joys and sorrows in the lives of these families. Their experiences with political, economic, weather- and illness-related events of the early 1900s help us to understand the legacies left to later generations of Nelsons and Hortons. Linda Nelson Schwandt, EdD, is a retired 2-year college educator who divides her time between Wisconsin and Arizona. She is the granddaughter of hardy Montana homesteaders. Linda is committed to the belief that individuals are an amalgam of their heritage. As a grandmother, she realizes the importance of recording that heritage for younger generations of the family.
A collection of eleven wonderfully imaginative tales that both chill the spine and warm the heart. Each tale features a thick fog, a thick book, and a thick steak.
Relive history on the American Great Plains as penned by nine different multi-published authors. Follow pioneers, immigrants, and orphans through their adventures, heartaches, challenges, victories, and romances. You are sure to find more than one favorite among nine stories in this unique collection to warm your heart and inspire your faith.
Work traces author's journey through 2005 written in the form of weekly letters to her family and friends. Her optimistic outlook is tested mid-year when husband, Ray, is diagnosed with Mesothelioma and shortly after her community is devastated by Hurricane Rita. My Life in Letters is the story of the author's enduring faith, courage, and relationship with God.
Protein Drinks for People with Diabetes Protein shakes and smoothies are all the rage these days. These popular pre- and post-workout drinks can include almost any ingredient under the sun, so if you have diabetes, it's natural to wonder how they'll affect your blood sugar. That said, there's no reason to shy away from these drinks. There are countless diabetes-friendly recipes available. Here in this book "Protein drinks for Diabetics" by the amazing Nutritionist Linda Nelson, you will know if protein shakes are actually okay for people with diabetes and get to know what to take in or what to avoid. You will also learn the following from this amazing, life changing book Details about Protein, Protein Shakes and Diabetes Best Protein powders for diabetes in 2020 Low sugar protein drink recipes And lot more... So, don't wait! If you want to learn how to make protein drinks for diabetics easily, then this is the book for you! Buy now to begin your life changing journey to reverse diabetes, lose weight and live a healthy life today!
Mack Sawyer & his brother, Clint become involved with hippotherapy after visiting Sunshine Camp for disabled children. There Mack meets counselor Kelsi Davis and it's love at first sight. That is until a tornado injures Kelsi and she's paralyzed. Not wanting to be a burden to Mack, she makes sure he overhears a conversation with her mother, saying she no longer wanted to live in the country or be with Mack. Both are left with broken hearts but will a strong country heart be able to change a city's girls' heart?
For decades, scholars have repeatedly found the inequity of gender representations in informational and entertainment media. Beginning with the seminal work by Gaye Tuchman and colleagues, we have repeatedly seen a systemic underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women in media. Examining the latest research in discourse and content analyses trending in both domestic and international circles, Media Disparity: A Gender Battleground highlights the progress—or lack thereof—in media regarding portrayals of women, across genres and cultures within the twenty-first century. Blending both original studies and descriptive overviews of current media platforms, top scholars evaluate the portrayals of women in contemporary venues, including advertisements, videogames, political stories, health communication, and reality television.
FOXLEAF BOOKS PRESENTS: A special Valentine's Day anthology of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The stories range from romance to sci-fi to horror... there's something for everyone
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