When two women decided to write a book about family, they asked friends and relatives to contribute brief stories. But soon, word-of-mouth spread and hundreds of stories flooded in from "strangers all over the world! And stories are "still coming. In their new book, "Family: Everyday Stories about the Miracle of Love, co-authors Samantha Glen and Mary Pesaresi share the best of these collected stories. Any reader, any member of a family, will relate to the 60 testimonies that vividly reveal the joy, heart-ache and wisdom that come along with belonging to a family. - U.S. Olympic Gold Medal winner Mark Hendersen teaching children (in a big brother sort of way) to believe in themselves - A 32-year-old stockbroker crediting his mother for teaching him what life's all about - Through his father's passion for horses, a man learns the value of "truly living life - Watching time afflict the body and mind of her father, a woman realizes the cycles of life - A 15-year-old daughter complimenting her mother and father's "differences - A man reflecting on his big brothers; they tease him to death, but sure loved him A tribute to parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, "Family" celebrates an institution often taken for granted in today's hectic world -- The institution of family. Just in time for the holidays, it comes along to restore faith in humanity and to let readers know there really "are a lot of decent people out there ... people who are members of families! About the Authors "Samantha Glen is co-author of "Out of Harm's Way (Pocket) and has written numerous articles for" Writer's Digest and "Organic Gardening. "Mary B.Pesaresi is an accomplished playwright and has provided scripts for the American Bankers Association's conventions.Power of Family Love. "Family: Everyday Stories About the Miracle of Love has been awarded the Family Channel Seal of Quality Award -- a new standard for excellence in the entertainment industry! An independent panel of family entertainment writers identifies worthy products for their positive, wholesome nature and their rich, enduring entertainment value. To see other Family Channel Seal of Quality items--theatrical releases, television programs, video and computer games, on-line services, CD-ROMs, videos, music, live entertainment and vacation sites, visit /The Family Channel.
Beth Barkley and her German shepherds, Panda and Czar, are all members of a task force affiliated with the Virginia Department of Emergency Services in Fairfax. From El Salvadoran earthquakes to the Oklahoma City bombing site, they comb through acres of death in search of the breath of life.
A must-have book for anyone who is serious about Italian wines." —Lidia Bastianich, host of PBS?s Lidia's Italian Table "I have yet to encounter more knowledgeable guides to...Italian wine." —Piero Antinori, President, Antinori Wines "Bravo to Ed and Mary! This book shows their love for Italy, the Italian producers, and the great marriage of local foods with local wines. Here is a great book that presents the information without intimidation." —Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO Restaurant Right now, Italy is the most exciting wine country on earth. The quality of Italian wines has never been higher and the range of wines has never been broader. Even better, the types of Italian wines available outside of Italy have never been greater. But with all these new Italian wines and wine zones not to mention all the obscure grape varieties, complicate blends, strange names and restrictive wine laws. Italian wines are also about he most challenging of all to master. The time has come for comprehensive, up-to-date guides to Italian wines. Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Italian Wine For Dummies introduces you to the delectable world of fine Italian wine. It shows you how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match Italian wines with foods Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the best Tuscans, Sicilians, Abruzzese and other delicious Italian wines. This lighthearted and informative guide explores: The styles of wine made in Italy and the major grape varieties used to make them How the Italian name their wines, the complicated laws governing how names are given and the meanings of common label terminology Italy's important wine regions including a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products A guide to pronouncing Italian wine terms and names and how to order Italian wines in restaurants For Italians, wine (vino) is food (alimentari) and food is love (amore). And you can never have enough love in your life. So, order a copy of Italian Wine For Dummies, today and get ready to share the love!
When two women decided to write a book about family, they asked friends and relatives to contribute brief stories. But soon, word-of-mouth spread and hundreds of stories flooded in from "strangers all over the world! And stories are "still coming. In "Power of Family Love, co-authors Samantha Glen and Mary Pesaresi share the best of these collected stories. Any reader, any member of a family, will relate to the 60 testimonies that vividly reveal the joy, heart-ache and wisdom that come along with belonging to a family. - U.S. Olympic Gold Medal winner Mark Hendersen teaching children (in a big brother sort of way) to believe in themselves - A 32-year-old stockbroker crediting his mother for teaching him what life's all about - Through his father's passion for horses, a man learns the value of "truly living life - Watching time afflict the body and mind of her father, a woman realizes the cycles of life - A 15-year-old daughter complimenting her mother and father's "differences - A man reflecting on his big brothers; they tease him to death, but sure loved him A tribute to parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, "Power of Family Love celebrates an institution often taken for granted in today's hectic world--The institution of family. Just in time for the holidays, it comes along to restore faith in humanity and to let readers know there really "are a lot of decent people out there ... people who are members of families! About the Authors Samantha Glen is co-author of "Out of Harm's Way (Pocket) and has written numerous articles for Writer's Digest and Organic Gardening. Mary B. Pesaresi is an accomplishedplaywright and has provided scripts for the American Bankers Association's conventions. "Power of Family Love has been awarded the Family Channel Seal of Quality Award--a new standard for excellence in the entertainment industry! An independent panel of family entertainment writers identifies worthy products for their positive, wholesome nature and their rich, enduring entertainment value. To see other Family Channel Seal of Quality items--theatrical releases, television programs, video and computer games, on-line services, CD-ROMs, videos, music, live entertainment and vacation sites, visit /The Family Channel.
Beth Barkley and her German shepherds, Panda and Czar, are all members of a task force affiliated with the Virginia Department of Emergency Services in Fairfax. From El Salvadoran earthquakes to the Oklahoma City bombing site, they comb through acres of death in search of the breath of life.
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