A collection of superlative facts about the U.S. includes the biggest tricycle, sunniest city, fastest glacier, most secure prison, biggest ball of twine, largest door, smallest church, and more.
An authentic brand community is more than just people buying your product or working alongside one another. This book articulates the critical roles of mutual concern, common values, and shared experiences in creating fiercely loyal customer and collaborator relationships. Smart organizations know that creating communities is the key to unlocking unprecedented outcomes. But too many mistakenly rely on superficial transactional relationships as a foundation for community, when really people want something deeper. Carrie Melissa Jones and Charles Vogl argue that in an authentic and enriching community, members have mutual concern for one another, share personal values, and join together in meaningful shared experiences, whether online or off. On the deepest level, brands must help members grow into who they want to be. Jones and Vogl present practices used by global brands like Yelp, Etsy, Twitch, Harley Davidson, Salesforce, Airbnb, Sephora, and others to connect in a meaningful way with the people critical for their success. They articulate how authentic communities can serve organizational goals in seven different areas: innovation, talent recruitment, customer retention, marketing, customer service, building transformational movements, and creating community forums. They also reveal principles to grow a new brand community to critical mass. This is the first comprehensive guide to a crucial differentiator that gives organizations access to untapped enthusiasm and engagement.
Montana Ned wants his beloved pack to learn the lessons of survival, but the wolves are not interested. Disappointed in their reactions, the wise old leader decides to teach them a lesson. He takes a lo-o-o-ng nap. While he sleeps, the wolf pack tries to carry on without him and quickly come to realize how much they need Ned's guidance. Ready to listen, learn, and follow their leader, the pack tries wiggling Ned's ears and chanting his name-just about anything to wake him up! When Ned finally wakes up, he sees that his wolf pack is ready to work together in harmony, and the courageous spirit of the wolf is celebrated!
Pineapple Grenades is a collection of poetry that uses the metaphor of war to describe heart breaking relationships on the battle field. This battle and violent story separates into three sections that describe the impact of heartache, the coping of being torn and injured, and lastly the strategies on how to attack back for a victory or retreat. Either way readers are left to choose their battle in this gut wrenching vivid experience of torn up hearts on the field.
Children's Virtues Book 13 – M is for Mercy By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! M is for Mercy teaches your child the importance of having compassion and being merciful towards others. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! J is for Joyfulness teaches your child the importance of being able to be happy in any situation. J is for Joyfulness shows your child they are in charge of their happiness and no one can ever take it away from them!
Based on an episode in Henry James's life, the captivating story of a young heroine with ambitions and desires beyond her time. By the start of the Civil War, Emily Hudson has lost her entire family to consumption. Wholly dependent upon her puritanical uncle, Emily forms a close bond with her ailing cousin, William, an ambitious young writer. When a promising engagement is broken, William, obsessed by Emily's spirit and beauty, becomes her patron and takes her to England-only to manipulate and neglect her for the sake of his own creativity. There, Emily finally spurns her cousin's rules and sets out alone to pursue an artist's life in the eternal city of Rome. Reminiscent of the novels of Edith Wharton and the films of Merchant Ivory, Emily Hudson will resonate with anyone who has ever sought to be true to herself.
Children's Virtues Book 24 – X is for Xenial By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! X is for Xenial teaches your child the importance of good ethics and hospitality. It also helps reinforce good behavior and kindness. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues Book 25 – Y is for Yielding By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! Y is for Yielding teaches your child the importance of seeing the bigger picture and learning to avoid confrontation. It also shows how to deal with confrontation, touches on bullying, as well as expands on the idea of genuine kindness. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books! This children's picture book with words is great for all ages, but it is a children's book meant for babies and young children. (Ages 1-6) - (Grade Pre-K to 1st).
Children's Virtues Book 23 – W is for Wisdom By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! W is for Wisdom teaches your child the importance of wanting to learn and being knowledgeable. It also helps reinforce critical thinking! Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
THE HOW-TO GUIDE CHRISTIAN COUPLES NEED TO ACHIEVE A SEX LIFE THAT CELEBRATES THEIR LOVE AND VALUES As a Christian couple seeking to improve your marriage, you and your spouse face the daunting challenge of finding sexual advice that’s educational and instructive—but also appropriate for your faith. Good Loving walks that fine line by providing everything you need while staying true to your core beliefs. Other sex guides designed for religious couples offer little in the way of concrete techniques, but Good Loving’s clear instruction eases you step by step into the practices that build a sexually satisfying marriage. Along the way, real-world stories from the author’s years of counseling couples reveal how other Christians have conquered the same challenges you face. Follow the program in this helpful guide and you are sure to overcome hang-ups, break through obstacles, develop sexual skills, conquer shame, and build the trust and intimacy needed for a fulfilling and lasting marriage.
... a remarkably well-done first effort." - Kirkus Reviews Cold In Earth is a stark, poetic and utterly terrifying first novel. Zoe is a mother, a television celebrity and a powerful career woman. Hers is a story that millions can only dream of. But when her baby dies, her guilt and grief plunge her into an inner landscape of dream and nightmare where the familiar becomes horrible, the unthinkable real. Her family find themselves powerless to help her as, one by one, they are drawn into a labyrinth at whose centre lies an unimaginable truth.
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! P is for Patience teaches your child the importance of delayed gratification and being mindful. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues Book 26 – Z is for Zeal By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! Z is for Zeal teaches your child the importance of persistence and perseverance it also reinforces positive motivation! Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues Book 22 – V is for Vision By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! V is for Vision teaches your child the importance of being observant and seeing the larger picture in life. It also reinforces positivity and self-worth. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! D is for Diligence will teach your child the need for carefulness, while also reinforcing perseverance!
Children's Virtues Book 20 – T is for Trustworthy By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! T is for Trustworthy teaches your child the importance of having good behavior and ethics. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! G is for Gratitude teaches your child the importance of being thankful as well as having a good work ethic!
Children's Virtues Book 21 – U is for Understanding By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! U is for Understanding teaches your child the importance of having patience with others and accepting. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues Book 18 – R is for Reliability By: Melissa Jones Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! R is for Reliability teaches your child the importance of being dependent for others, it helps reinforce accountability and being counted on! Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! C is for Courtesy teaches your child the importance of being polite to everyone, and rising above bullies with kindness. Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Sheldon Bilberry, with the help of his friends and family, starts a blueberry farm. It's there that he becomes an antioxidant super hero. Join Sheldon on his blueberry adventure!
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! E is for Ethics teaches your child the importance of being honest and practicing good judgment while also reinforcing good work ethics.
A Collection of Children's Short Stories with Pictures includes 3 wonderful short stories wrote by Melissa Jones. Zoo Tales from A to Z - Join us as we go over the animals we saw at the zoo today! From A to Z we see pictures of all of the wonderful animals at the zoo! This book helps show your child all of the exotic animals from around the world and while they are enjoying the animals in Zoo Tales from A to Z, they are simultaneously learning their alphabet! House of Mirrors - Finally something fun to do! You have found the House of Mirrors, where you can see things you normally cannot see! Send your child on an adventure through the House of Mirrors during which they will take a look at very professions they could be when they grow up as well as learn about being what they want to be! Sun's Up - Everyday is a new day and we typically begin them with some type of routine or set of events. Sun's Up helps children understand the importance of a daily routine. It also helps establish good behavior habits and responsibility. This children's picture book with words is great for all ages, but it is a children's book meant for babies and young children.
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! F is for Forgiveness, teaches your child the importance of forgiving others and remorse.
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! O is for Optimism teaches your child the importance of being happy and how to have a positive outlook in any situation! Be sure to check out the Children's Virtues Series of 26 Character Building Books!
Children's Virtues by Melissa Jones, will teach your child the importance of 26 Virtues such as ethics, forgiveness, thankfulness, and so much more! Your child will love the characters, stories, and lessons taught in Children's Virtues. They also will be simultaneously learning the alphabet and important character building traits! B is for Bravery teaches your child the importance of being brave and trying new things, while exploring this big world we live in!
At the start of the American Civil War, Emily, an orphan, is expelled from school because of her "extravagant" friendship with another pupil and her unsettlingly wild nature. Sent to live with her rich, puritanical uncle and his family by the sea in Newport, she longs to be an artist, but her attempts at selfexpression are frowned upon by her estranged family. Her uncle seeks to rid himself of her through a marriage, even though she has no fortune. Despite the formidable restraints of her new life, Emily forms a close alliance with her cousin William. Ailing and ambivalent about his sexuality, William becomes obsessed by Emily's spirit and beauty and uses it as a way of funding his own creativity. He rescues Emily from an uncertain future by inviting her to accompany him to England, where she enrolls as an art student, dependent on his support. Dramatically told in beautiful and tender prose, Emily Hudson is a brilliantly readable novel that will appeal to anybody who has ever sought to be true to themselves but also to find love.
Dear Mr Cornford, It is with regret that I begin the task of writing to you about your niece, Emily. Her recent behaviour, which I have outlined to you in previous letters, compels me to request that she be formally removed from the school and returned to your care with immediate effect . . .' And so Emily Hudson, niece and ward, is dispatched into the care of her distant and cold uncle, to take residence at the family's Newport beach house at the outbreak of the Civil War. She is an orphan, the sole member of her family not claimed by consumption. In that first lonely summer, it is Emily's cousin William - himself an outsider - who is her saviour. Her spirit and vibrancy are at odds with the stilted climate of American society: a woman should be a paragon of virtue, definitely not an aspiring painter with no fortune to speak of. William's friendship offers Emily the chance to escape to London to pursue her dreams, but his patronage soon turns darker and more controlling. And as Emily's health falters, she turns to some rather unsuitable means to find the release she craves . . .
Finally something fun to do! You have found the House of Mirrors, where you can see things you normally cannot see! Send your child on an adventure through the House of Mirrors during which they will take a look at very professions they could be when they grow up as well as learn about being what they want to be!
Join Daniella in her first grade class for the Christmas party! Which name will Daniella draw from the hat? What gift will Daniella come up with for her classmate? Join her today and find out!
Join us as we go over the animals we saw at the zoo today! From A to Z we see pictures of all of the wonderful animals at the zoo! This book helps show your child all of the exotic animals from around the world and while they are enjoying the animals in Zoo Tales from A to Z, they are simultaneously learning their alphabet!
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